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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,336.16, 225,486.96 and 50,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,336.16, 225,486.96 and 50,492.32 is: 75,732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,336.16 : 225,486.96 = 50,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,336.16/225,486.96 = 50,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,336.16x = 225,486.96 × 50,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,336.16x = 11,385,359,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,385,359,740.15/150,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,732.68

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