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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,264.24, 225,510.61 and 55,583.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,264.24, 225,510.61 and 55,583.97 is: 83,418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,264.24 : 225,510.61 = 55,583.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,264.24/225,510.61 = 55,583.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,264.24x = 225,510.61 × 55,583.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,264.24x = 12,534,774,980.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,534,774,980.92/150,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,418.22

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