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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,282.72, 225,439.08 and 55,537.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,282.72, 225,439.08 and 55,537.77 is: 83,312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,282.72 : 225,439.08 = 55,537.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,282.72/225,439.08 = 55,537.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,282.72x = 225,439.08 × 55,537.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,282.72x = 12,520,383,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520,383,774.05/150,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,312.20

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