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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,325.16, 225,513.72 and 50,495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,325.16, 225,513.72 and 50,495 is: 75,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,325.16 : 225,513.72 = 50,495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,325.16/225,513.72 = 50,495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,325.16x = 225,513.72 × 50,495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,325.16x = 11,387,315,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,387,315,291.40/150,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,751.23

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