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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,332.48, 225,490.80 and 50,494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,332.48, 225,490.80 and 50,494.72 is: 75,739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,332.48 : 225,490.80 = 50,494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,332.48/225,490.80 = 50,494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,332.48x = 225,490.80 × 50,494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,332.48x = 11,386,094,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,386,094,808.58/150,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,739.42

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