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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,455.59, 225,704.46 and 49,261.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,455.59, 225,704.46 and 49,261.55 is: 73,899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,455.59 : 225,704.46 = 49,261.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,455.59/225,704.46 = 49,261.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,455.59x = 225,704.46 × 49,261.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,455.59x = 11,118,552,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,118,552,750.23/150,455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,899.23

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