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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,423.77, 225,398.31 and 55,523.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,423.77, 225,398.31 and 55,523.36 is: 83,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,423.77 : 225,398.31 = 55,523.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,423.77/225,398.31 = 55,523.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,423.77x = 225,398.31 × 55,523.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,423.77x = 12,514,870,382.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514,870,382.53/150,423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,197.43

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