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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,429.43, 225,655.49 and 50,589.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,429.43, 225,655.49 and 50,589.91 is: 75,888.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,429.43 : 225,655.49 = 50,589.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,429.43/225,655.49 = 50,589.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,429.43x = 225,655.49 × 50,589.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,429.43x = 11,415,890,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,415,890,930.11/150,429.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,888.68

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