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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,363.88, 225,549.48 and 50,525.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,363.88, 225,549.48 and 50,525.52 is: 75,789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,363.88 : 225,549.48 = 50,525.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,363.88/225,549.48 = 50,525.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,363.88x = 225,549.48 × 50,525.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,363.88x = 11,396,004,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,396,004,762.73/150,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,789.51

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