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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,237.42, 225,386.44 and 55,468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,237.42, 225,386.44 and 55,468.24 is: 83,213.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,237.42 : 225,386.44 = 55,468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,237.42/225,386.44 = 55,468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,237.42x = 225,386.44 × 55,468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,237.42x = 12,501,789,146.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,501,789,146.67/150,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,213.55

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