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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,368.43, 225,411.37 and 50,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,368.43, 225,411.37 and 50,458.56 is: 75,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,368.43 : 225,411.37 = 50,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,368.43/225,411.37 = 50,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,368.43x = 225,411.37 × 50,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,368.43x = 11,373,931,758.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,373,931,758.48/150,368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,640.42

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