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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,440.49, 225,675.72 and 55,696.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,440.49, 225,675.72 and 55,696.01 is: 83,549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,440.49 : 225,675.72 = 55,696.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,440.49/225,675.72 = 55,696.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,440.49x = 225,675.72 × 55,696.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,440.49x = 12,569,236,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,569,236,029.50/150,440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,549.56

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