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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,320.77, 225,501.86 and 50,509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,320.77, 225,501.86 and 50,509.48 is: 75,771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,320.77 : 225,501.86 = 50,509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,320.77/225,501.86 = 50,509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,320.77x = 225,501.86 × 50,509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,320.77x = 11,389,981,687.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,389,981,687.63/150,320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,771.18

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