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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,464.24, 225,458.92 and 55,563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,464.24, 225,458.92 and 55,563.76 is: 83,257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,464.24 : 225,458.92 = 55,563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,464.24/225,458.92 = 55,563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,464.24x = 225,458.92 × 55,563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,464.24x = 12,527,345,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,527,345,320.74/150,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,257.96

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