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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,463.42, 225,710.02 and 55,718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,463.42, 225,710.02 and 55,718.88 is: 83,583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,463.42 : 225,710.02 = 55,718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,463.42/225,710.02 = 55,718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,463.42x = 225,710.02 × 55,718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,463.42x = 12,576,309,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,576,309,519.18/150,463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,583.83

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