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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,241.77, 225,325.76 and 50,399.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,241.77, 225,325.76 and 50,399.73 is: 75,587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,241.77 : 225,325.76 = 50,399.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,241.77/225,325.76 = 50,399.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,241.77x = 225,325.76 × 50,399.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,241.77x = 11,356,357,214.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,356,357,214.05/150,241.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,587.22

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