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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,253.83, 225,393.03 and 50,414.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,253.83, 225,393.03 and 50,414.85 is: 75,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,253.83 : 225,393.03 = 50,414.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,253.83/225,393.03 = 50,414.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,253.83x = 225,393.03 × 50,414.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,253.83x = 11,363,155,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,363,155,798.50/150,253.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,626.40

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