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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,230.06, 225,338.23 and 50,382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,230.06, 225,338.23 and 50,382.57 is: 75,571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,230.06 : 225,338.23 = 50,382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,230.06/225,338.23 = 50,382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,230.06x = 225,338.23 × 50,382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,230.06x = 11,353,119,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,353,119,146.65/150,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,571.55

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