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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,317.76, 225,590.88 and 55,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,317.76, 225,590.88 and 55,637.52 is: 83,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,317.76 : 225,590.88 = 55,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,317.76/225,590.88 = 55,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,317.76x = 225,590.88 × 55,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,317.76x = 12,551,317,097.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551,317,097.82/150,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,498.56

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