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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,346.94, 225,523.44 and 55,528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,346.94, 225,523.44 and 55,528.25 is: 83,293.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,346.94 : 225,523.44 = 55,528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,346.94/225,523.44 = 55,528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,346.94x = 225,523.44 × 55,528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,346.94x = 12,522,920,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,522,920,829.56/150,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,293.49

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