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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,258.44, 225,501.91 and 55,578.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,258.44, 225,501.91 and 55,578.18 is: 83,409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,258.44 : 225,501.91 = 55,578.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,258.44/225,501.91 = 55,578.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,258.44x = 225,501.91 × 55,578.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,258.44x = 12,532,986,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532,986,451.01/150,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,409.53

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