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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,333.86, 225,511.32 and 60,376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,333.86, 225,511.32 and 60,376.58 is: 90,569.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,333.86 : 225,511.32 = 60,376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,333.86/225,511.32 = 60,376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,333.86x = 225,511.32 × 60,376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,333.86x = 13,615,602,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,615,602,252.89/150,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,569.10

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