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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,476.28, 225,743.91 and 55,707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,476.28, 225,743.91 and 55,707.24 is: 83,571.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,476.28 : 225,743.91 = 55,707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,476.28/225,743.91 = 55,707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,476.28x = 225,743.91 × 55,707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,476.28x = 12,575,569,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,575,569,894.37/150,476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,571.78

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