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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,243.27, 225,328.01 and 50,401.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,243.27, 225,328.01 and 50,401.23 is: 75,589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,243.27 : 225,328.01 = 50,401.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,243.27/225,328.01 = 50,401.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,243.27x = 225,328.01 × 50,401.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,243.27x = 11,356,808,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,356,808,605.45/150,243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,589.47

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