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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,322.14, 225,488.70 and 50,485.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,322.14, 225,488.70 and 50,485.62 is: 75,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,322.14 : 225,488.70 = 50,485.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,322.14/225,488.70 = 50,485.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,322.14x = 225,488.70 × 50,485.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,322.14x = 11,383,936,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383,936,822.49/150,322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,730.27

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