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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,255.67, 225,497.79 and 55,575.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,255.67, 225,497.79 and 55,575.43 is: 83,405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,255.67 : 225,497.79 = 55,575.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,255.67/225,497.79 = 55,575.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,255.67x = 225,497.79 × 55,575.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,255.67x = 12,532,136,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532,136,643.30/150,255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,405.42

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