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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,427.99, 225,656.97 and 55,683.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,427.99, 225,656.97 and 55,683.51 is: 83,530.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,427.99 : 225,656.97 = 55,683.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,427.99/225,656.97 = 55,683.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,427.99x = 225,656.97 × 55,683.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,427.99x = 12,565,372,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,565,372,145.56/150,427.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,530.81

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