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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,266.34, 225,513.77 and 55,586.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,266.34, 225,513.77 and 55,586.07 is: 83,421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,266.34 : 225,513.77 = 55,586.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,266.34/225,513.77 = 55,586.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,266.34x = 225,513.77 × 55,586.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,266.34x = 12,535,423,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535,423,927.25/150,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,421.37

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