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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,409.52, 225,376.94 and 55,509.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,409.52, 225,376.94 and 55,509.11 is: 83,176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,409.52 : 225,376.94 = 55,509.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,409.52/225,376.94 = 55,509.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,409.52x = 225,376.94 × 55,509.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,409.52x = 12,510,472,365.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,510,472,365.81/150,409.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,176.07

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