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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,263.24, 225,509.11 and 55,582.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,263.24, 225,509.11 and 55,582.97 is: 83,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,263.24 : 225,509.11 = 55,582.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,263.24/225,509.11 = 55,582.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,263.24x = 225,509.11 × 55,582.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,263.24x = 12,534,464,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,534,464,829.35/150,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,416.71

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