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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,304.72, 225,483 and 50,474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,304.72, 225,483 and 50,474.52 is: 75,720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,304.72 : 225,483 = 50,474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,304.72/225,483 = 50,474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,304.72x = 225,483 × 50,474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,304.72x = 11,381,146,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,381,146,193.16/150,304.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,720.48

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