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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,254.68, 225,496.28 and 55,574.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,254.68, 225,496.28 and 55,574.44 is: 83,403.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,254.68 : 225,496.28 = 55,574.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,254.68/225,496.28 = 55,574.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,254.68x = 225,496.28 × 55,574.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,254.68x = 12,531,829,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,531,829,483.08/150,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,403.92

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