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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,480.26, 225,561.24 and 55,649.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,480.26, 225,561.24 and 55,649.51 is: 83,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,480.26 : 225,561.24 = 55,649.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,480.26/225,561.24 = 55,649.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,480.26x = 225,561.24 × 55,649.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,480.26x = 12,552,371,353.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552,371,353.19/150,480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,415.40

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