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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,478.33, 225,651.87 and 56,918.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,478.33, 225,651.87 and 56,918.47 is: 85,352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,478.33 : 225,651.87 = 56,918.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,478.33/225,651.87 = 56,918.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,478.33x = 225,651.87 × 56,918.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,478.33x = 12,843,759,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843,759,193.04/150,478.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,352.88

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