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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,230.07, 225,291.80 and 55,440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,230.07, 225,291.80 and 55,440.02 is: 83,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,230.07 : 225,291.80 = 55,440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,230.07/225,291.80 = 55,440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,230.07x = 225,291.80 × 55,440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,230.07x = 12,490,180,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,490,180,494.18/150,230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,140.35

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