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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,355.45, 225,621.96 and 55,652.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,355.45, 225,621.96 and 55,652.14 is: 83,511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,355.45 : 225,621.96 = 55,652.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,355.45/225,621.96 = 55,652.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,355.45x = 225,621.96 × 55,652.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,355.45x = 12,556,344,904.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,556,344,904.99/150,355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,511.07

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