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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,371.93, 225,320.58 and 55,471.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,371.93, 225,320.58 and 55,471.52 is: 83,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,371.93 : 225,320.58 = 55,471.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,371.93/225,320.58 = 55,471.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,371.93x = 225,320.58 × 55,471.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,371.93x = 12,498,875,059.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,498,875,059.88/150,371.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,119.74

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