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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,239.52, 225,322.38 and 50,397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,239.52, 225,322.38 and 50,397.48 is: 75,583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,239.52 : 225,322.38 = 50,397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,239.52/225,322.38 = 50,397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,239.52x = 225,322.38 × 50,397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,239.52x = 11,355,680,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,355,680,139.60/150,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,583.84

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