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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,286.83, 225,445.31 and 55,541.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,286.83, 225,445.31 and 55,541.93 is: 83,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,286.83 : 225,445.31 = 55,541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,286.83/225,445.31 = 55,541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,286.83x = 225,445.31 × 55,541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,286.83x = 12,521,666,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,521,666,221.91/150,286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,318.45

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