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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,227.07, 225,287.29 and 55,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,227.07, 225,287.29 and 55,437.02 is: 83,135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,227.07 : 225,287.29 = 55,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,227.07/225,287.29 = 55,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,227.07x = 225,287.29 × 55,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,227.07x = 12,489,255,789.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,255,789.16/150,227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,135.86

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