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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,292.50, 225,453.69 and 55,547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,292.50, 225,453.69 and 55,547.52 is: 83,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,292.50 : 225,453.69 = 55,547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,292.50/225,453.69 = 55,547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,292.50x = 225,453.69 × 55,547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,292.50x = 12,523,393,354.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523,393,354.35/150,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,326.80

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