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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,427.26, 225,403.53 and 55,526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,427.26, 225,403.53 and 55,526.86 is: 83,202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,427.26 : 225,403.53 = 55,526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,427.26/225,403.53 = 55,526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,427.26x = 225,403.53 × 55,526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,427.26x = 12,515,950,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,515,950,253.82/150,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,202.67

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