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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,324.46, 225,478.79 and 50,486.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,324.46, 225,478.79 and 50,486.69 is: 75,727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,324.46 : 225,478.79 = 50,486.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,324.46/225,478.79 = 50,486.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,324.46x = 225,478.79 × 50,486.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,324.46x = 11,383,678,272.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383,678,272.89/150,324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,727.39

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