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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,225.75, 225,353.67 and 55,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,225.75, 225,353.67 and 55,480.80 is: 83,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,225.75 : 225,353.67 = 55,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,225.75/225,353.67 = 55,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,225.75x = 225,353.67 × 55,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,225.75x = 12,502,801,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502,801,894.54/150,225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,226.76

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