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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,439.68, 225,670.86 and 50,600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,439.68, 225,670.86 and 50,600.16 is: 75,904.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,439.68 : 225,670.86 = 50,600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,439.68/225,670.86 = 50,600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,439.68x = 225,670.86 × 50,600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,439.68x = 11,418,981,623.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,418,981,623.34/150,439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,904.05

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