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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,182.69, 225,238.44 and 55,361.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,182.69, 225,238.44 and 55,361.36 is: 83,028.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,182.69 : 225,238.44 = 55,361.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,182.69/225,238.44 = 55,361.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,182.69x = 225,238.44 × 55,361.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,182.69x = 12,469,505,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469,505,236.49/150,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,028.91

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