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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,245.44, 225,398.44 and 55,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,245.44, 225,398.44 and 55,476.24 is: 83,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,245.44 : 225,398.44 = 55,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,245.44/225,398.44 = 55,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,245.44x = 225,398.44 × 55,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,245.44x = 12,504,257,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504,257,953.07/150,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,225.54

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