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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,398.85, 225,589.97 and 50,548.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,398.85, 225,589.97 and 50,548.74 is: 75,820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,398.85 : 225,589.97 = 50,548.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,398.85/225,589.97 = 50,548.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,398.85x = 225,589.97 × 50,548.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,398.85x = 11,403,288,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,403,288,487.39/150,398.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,820.32

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