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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,380, 225,585.24 and 55,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,380, 225,585.24 and 55,635.20 is: 83,458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,380 : 225,585.24 = 55,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,380/225,585.24 = 55,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,380x = 225,585.24 × 55,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,380x = 12,550,479,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,550,479,944.45/150,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,458.44

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