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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,333.99, 225,521.73 and 50,522.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,333.99, 225,521.73 and 50,522.73 is: 75,791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,333.99 : 225,521.73 = 50,522.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,333.99/225,521.73 = 50,522.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,333.99x = 225,521.73 × 50,522.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,333.99x = 11,393,973,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,393,973,473.92/150,333.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,791.07

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