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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,372.66, 225,486.94 and 50,505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,372.66, 225,486.94 and 50,505.12 is: 75,733.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,372.66 : 225,486.94 = 50,505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,372.66/225,486.94 = 50,505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,372.66x = 225,486.94 × 50,505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,372.66x = 11,388,244,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,388,244,963.13/150,372.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,733.48

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