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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,478.51, 225,791.73 and 60,517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,478.51, 225,791.73 and 60,517.63 is: 90,806.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,478.51 : 225,791.73 = 60,517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,478.51/225,791.73 = 60,517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,478.51x = 225,791.73 × 60,517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,478.51x = 13,664,380,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,664,380,485.23/150,478.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,806.19

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