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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,239, 225,394.06 and 49,036.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,239, 225,394.06 and 49,036.52 is: 73,566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,239 : 225,394.06 = 49,036.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,239/225,394.06 = 49,036.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,239x = 225,394.06 × 49,036.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,239x = 11,052,540,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,052,540,331.07/150,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,566.39

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