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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,372.93, 225,322.08 and 55,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,372.93, 225,322.08 and 55,472.52 is: 83,121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,372.93 : 225,322.08 = 55,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,372.93/225,322.08 = 55,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,372.93x = 225,322.08 × 55,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,372.93x = 12,499,183,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499,183,589.24/150,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,121.23

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