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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,284.96, 225,442.46 and 55,540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,284.96, 225,442.46 and 55,540.02 is: 83,315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,284.96 : 225,442.46 = 55,540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,284.96/225,442.46 = 55,540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,284.96x = 225,442.46 × 55,540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,284.96x = 12,521,078,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,521,078,737.25/150,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,315.58

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