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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,365.13, 225,551.36 and 50,526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,365.13, 225,551.36 and 50,526.77 is: 75,791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,365.13 : 225,551.36 = 50,526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,365.13/225,551.36 = 50,526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,365.13x = 225,551.36 × 50,526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,365.13x = 11,396,381,437.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,396,381,437.27/150,365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,791.38

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