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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,366.78, 225,555.64 and 50,530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,366.78, 225,555.64 and 50,530.23 is: 75,797.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,366.78 : 225,555.64 = 50,530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,366.78/225,555.64 = 50,530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,366.78x = 225,555.64 × 50,530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,366.78x = 11,397,378,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,397,378,240.67/150,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,797.18

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