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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,477.26, 225,556.74 and 55,646.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,477.26, 225,556.74 and 55,646.51 is: 83,410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,477.26 : 225,556.74 = 55,646.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,477.26/225,556.74 = 55,646.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,477.26x = 225,556.74 × 55,646.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,477.26x = 12,551,444,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,551,444,260.19/150,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,410.91

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