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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,275.60, 225,443.44 and 55,506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,275.60, 225,443.44 and 55,506.32 is: 83,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,275.60 : 225,443.44 = 55,506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,275.60/225,443.44 = 55,506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,275.60x = 225,443.44 × 55,506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,275.60x = 12,513,535,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,513,535,722.54/150,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,270.58

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