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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,467.37, 225,814.46 and 55,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,467.37, 225,814.46 and 55,786.68 is: 83,722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,467.37 : 225,814.46 = 55,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,467.37/225,814.46 = 55,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,467.37x = 225,814.46 × 55,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,467.37x = 12,597,438,740.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,438,740.46/150,467.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,722.06

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