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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,342.48, 225,426.12 and 56,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,342.48, 225,426.12 and 56,855.52 is: 85,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,342.48 : 225,426.12 = 56,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,342.48/225,426.12 = 56,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,342.48x = 225,426.12 × 56,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,342.48x = 12,816,719,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,816,719,274.18/150,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,250.15

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