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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,236.79, 225,385.26 and 55,467.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,236.79, 225,385.26 and 55,467.55 is: 83,212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,236.79 : 225,385.26 = 55,467.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,236.79/225,385.26 = 55,467.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,236.79x = 225,385.26 × 55,467.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,236.79x = 12,501,568,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501,568,408.04/150,236.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,212.43

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