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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,452.58, 225,629.66 and 50,585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,452.58, 225,629.66 and 50,585.96 is: 75,862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,452.58 : 225,629.66 = 50,585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,452.58/225,629.66 = 50,585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,452.58x = 225,629.66 × 50,585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,452.58x = 11,413,692,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,413,692,955.57/150,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,862.39

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