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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,368.36, 225,573.27 and 50,536.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,368.36, 225,573.27 and 50,536.29 is: 75,811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,368.36 : 225,573.27 = 50,536.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,368.36/225,573.27 = 50,536.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,368.36x = 225,573.27 × 50,536.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,368.36x = 11,399,636,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,399,636,188.97/150,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,811.40

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