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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,311.05, 225,478.42 and 50,470.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,311.05, 225,478.42 and 50,470.85 is: 75,710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,311.05 : 225,478.42 = 50,470.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,311.05/225,478.42 = 50,470.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,311.05x = 225,478.42 × 50,470.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,311.05x = 11,380,087,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,380,087,951.58/150,311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,710.26

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