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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,311.76, 225,471.32 and 50,475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,311.76, 225,471.32 and 50,475.24 is: 75,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,311.76 : 225,471.32 = 50,475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,311.76/225,471.32 = 50,475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,311.76x = 225,471.32 × 50,475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,311.76x = 11,380,718,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,380,718,990.12/150,311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,714.10

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