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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,318.76, 225,592.38 and 55,638.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,318.76, 225,592.38 and 55,638.52 is: 83,500.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,318.76 : 225,592.38 = 55,638.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,318.76/225,592.38 = 55,638.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,318.76x = 225,592.38 × 55,638.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,318.76x = 12,551,626,146.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551,626,146.48/150,318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,500.06

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