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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,266.25, 225,513.60 and 55,585.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,266.25, 225,513.60 and 55,585.98 is: 83,421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,266.25 : 225,513.60 = 55,585.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,266.25/225,513.60 = 55,585.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,266.25x = 225,513.60 × 55,585.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,266.25x = 12,535,394,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535,394,459.33/150,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,421.22

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