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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,300.97, 225,462.39 and 50,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,300.97, 225,462.39 and 50,460.32 is: 75,694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,300.97 : 225,462.39 = 50,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,300.97/225,462.39 = 50,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,300.97x = 225,462.39 × 50,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,300.97x = 11,376,903,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,376,903,453.57/150,300.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,694.15

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