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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,187.32, 225,320.04 and 56,693.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,187.32, 225,320.04 and 56,693.88 is: 85,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,187.32 : 225,320.04 = 56,693.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,187.32/225,320.04 = 56,693.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,187.32x = 225,320.04 × 56,693.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,187.32x = 12,774,267,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774,267,309.36/150,187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,055.56

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