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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,237.35, 225,386.11 and 55,468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,237.35, 225,386.11 and 55,468.11 is: 83,213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,237.35 : 225,386.11 = 55,468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,237.35/225,386.11 = 55,468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,237.35x = 225,386.11 × 55,468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,237.35x = 12,501,742,144.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501,742,144.48/150,237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,213.27

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