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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,354.84, 225,374.32 and 55,524.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,354.84, 225,374.32 and 55,524.58 is: 83,228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,354.84 : 225,374.32 = 55,524.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,354.84/225,374.32 = 55,524.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,354.84x = 225,374.32 × 55,524.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,354.84x = 12,513,813,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,513,813,966.76/150,354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,228.54

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