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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,283.45, 225,388.59 and 50,417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,283.45, 225,388.59 and 50,417.74 is: 75,614.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,283.45 : 225,388.59 = 50,417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,283.45/225,388.59 = 50,417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,283.45x = 225,388.59 × 50,417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,283.45x = 11,363,583,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,363,583,329.59/150,283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,614.34

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