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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,253.68, 225,494.78 and 55,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,253.68, 225,494.78 and 55,573.44 is: 83,402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,253.68 : 225,494.78 = 55,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,253.68/225,494.78 = 55,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,253.68x = 225,494.78 × 55,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,253.68x = 12,531,520,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,531,520,626.64/150,253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,402.42

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