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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,192.56, 225,280.20 and 50,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,192.56, 225,280.20 and 50,348.72 is: 75,520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,192.56 : 225,280.20 = 50,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,192.56/225,280.20 = 50,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,192.56x = 225,280.20 × 50,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,192.56x = 11,342,569,711.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,342,569,711.34/150,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,520.18

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