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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,384, 225,591.24 and 55,639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,384, 225,591.24 and 55,639.20 is: 83,464.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,384 : 225,591.24 = 55,639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,384/225,591.24 = 55,639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,384x = 225,591.24 × 55,639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,384x = 12,551,716,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551,716,120.61/150,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,464.44

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