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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,182.65, 225,307.72 and 50,340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,182.65, 225,307.72 and 50,340.29 is: 75,521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,182.65 : 225,307.72 = 50,340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,182.65/225,307.72 = 50,340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,182.65x = 225,307.72 × 50,340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,182.65x = 11,342,056,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,342,056,167.78/150,182.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,521.75

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