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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,259.60, 225,419.46 and 55,490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,259.60, 225,419.46 and 55,490.37 is: 83,246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,259.60 : 225,419.46 = 55,490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,259.60/225,419.46 = 55,490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,259.60x = 225,419.46 × 55,490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,259.60x = 12,508,609,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,508,609,240.60/150,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,246.66

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