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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,394.50, 225,441.63 and 75,285.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,394.50, 225,441.63 and 75,285.36 is: 112,852.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,394.50 : 225,441.63 = 75,285.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,394.50/225,441.63 = 75,285.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,394.50x = 225,441.63 × 75,285.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,394.50x = 16,972,454,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,972,454,273.54/150,394.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,852.89

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