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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,381.06, 225,571.59 and 50,541.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,381.06, 225,571.59 and 50,541.26 is: 75,811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,381.06 : 225,571.59 = 50,541.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,381.06/225,571.59 = 50,541.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,381.06x = 225,571.59 × 50,541.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,381.06x = 11,400,671,250.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,400,671,250.95/150,381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,811.88

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