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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,348.16, 225,504.96 and 50,504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,348.16, 225,504.96 and 50,504.32 is: 75,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,348.16 : 225,504.96 = 50,504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,348.16/225,504.96 = 50,504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,348.16x = 225,504.96 × 50,504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,348.16x = 11,388,974,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,388,974,661.43/150,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,750.68

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