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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,370.56, 225,414.56 and 50,460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,370.56, 225,414.56 and 50,460.68 is: 75,643.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,370.56 : 225,414.56 = 50,460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,370.56/225,414.56 = 50,460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,370.56x = 225,414.56 × 50,460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,370.56x = 11,374,570,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,374,570,600.12/150,370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,643.60

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