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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,278.76, 225,532.35 and 55,598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,278.76, 225,532.35 and 55,598.54 is: 83,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,278.76 : 225,532.35 = 55,598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,278.76/225,532.35 = 55,598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,278.76x = 225,532.35 × 55,598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,278.76x = 12,539,268,255.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,539,268,255.11/150,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,440.06

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