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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,289.90, 225,533.28 and 56,795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,289.90, 225,533.28 and 56,795.66 is: 85,230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,289.90 : 225,533.28 = 56,795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,289.90/225,533.28 = 56,795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,289.90x = 225,533.28 × 56,795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,289.90x = 12,809,311,489.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,809,311,489.56/150,289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,230.69

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