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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,354.45, 225,620.46 and 55,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,354.45, 225,620.46 and 55,651.14 is: 83,509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,354.45 : 225,620.46 = 55,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,354.45/225,620.46 = 55,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,354.45x = 225,620.46 × 55,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,354.45x = 12,556,035,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556,035,806.32/150,354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,509.57

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