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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,407.28, 225,606.60 and 50,573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,407.28, 225,606.60 and 50,573.16 is: 75,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,407.28 : 225,606.60 = 50,573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,407.28/225,606.60 = 50,573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,407.28x = 225,606.60 × 50,573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,407.28x = 11,409,638,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,409,638,678.86/150,407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,858.29

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