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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,399.23, 225,590.54 and 50,549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,399.23, 225,590.54 and 50,549.12 is: 75,820.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,399.23 : 225,590.54 = 50,549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,399.23/225,590.54 = 50,549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,399.23x = 225,590.54 × 50,549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,399.23x = 11,403,401,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,403,401,896.63/150,399.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,820.88

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