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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,439.37, 225,674.03 and 55,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,439.37, 225,674.03 and 55,694.88 is: 83,547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,439.37 : 225,674.03 = 55,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,439.37/225,674.03 = 55,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,439.37x = 225,674.03 × 55,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,439.37x = 12,568,888,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,568,888,159.20/150,439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,547.87

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