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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,223.55, 225,328.49 and 50,376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,223.55, 225,328.49 and 50,376.07 is: 75,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,223.55 : 225,328.49 = 50,376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,223.55/225,328.49 = 50,376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,223.55x = 225,328.49 × 50,376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,223.55x = 11,351,162,406.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,351,162,406.71/150,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,561.80

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