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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,430.68, 225,657.36 and 50,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,430.68, 225,657.36 and 50,591.16 is: 75,890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,430.68 : 225,657.36 = 50,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,430.68/225,657.36 = 50,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,430.68x = 225,657.36 × 50,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,430.68x = 11,416,267,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,416,267,604.94/150,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,890.55

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