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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,298.20, 225,473.27 and 50,468.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,298.20, 225,473.27 and 50,468.03 is: 75,710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,298.20 : 225,473.27 = 50,468.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,298.20/225,473.27 = 50,468.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,298.20x = 225,473.27 × 50,468.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,298.20x = 11,379,190,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,379,190,374.85/150,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,710.76

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