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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,282.96, 225,439.46 and 55,538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,282.96, 225,439.46 and 55,538.02 is: 83,312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,282.96 : 225,439.46 = 55,538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,282.96/225,439.46 = 55,538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,282.96x = 225,439.46 × 55,538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,282.96x = 12,520,461,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,520,461,238.27/150,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,312.58

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