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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,305.27, 225,461.55 and 50,468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,305.27, 225,461.55 and 50,468.72 is: 75,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,305.27 : 225,461.55 = 50,468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,305.27/225,461.55 = 50,468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,305.27x = 225,461.55 × 50,468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,305.27x = 11,378,755,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,378,755,837.72/150,305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,704.30

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