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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,322.52, 225,498.70 and 55,577.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,322.52, 225,498.70 and 55,577.56 is: 83,371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,322.52 : 225,498.70 = 55,577.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,322.52/225,498.70 = 55,577.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,322.52x = 225,498.70 × 55,577.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,322.52x = 12,532,667,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,532,667,529.17/150,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,371.86

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