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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,416.66, 225,483.66 and 50,506.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,416.66, 225,483.66 and 50,506.77 is: 75,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,416.66 : 225,483.66 = 50,506.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,416.66/225,483.66 = 50,506.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,416.66x = 225,483.66 × 50,506.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,416.66x = 11,388,451,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,388,451,354.38/150,416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,712.70

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