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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,273.12, 225,443.52 and 50,438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,273.12, 225,443.52 and 50,438.88 is: 75,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,273.12 : 225,443.52 = 50,438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,273.12/225,443.52 = 50,438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,273.12x = 225,443.52 × 50,438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,273.12x = 11,371,118,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,371,118,652.06/150,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,669.68

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