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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,481.26, 225,562.74 and 55,650.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,481.26, 225,562.74 and 55,650.51 is: 83,416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,481.26 : 225,562.74 = 55,650.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,481.26/225,562.74 = 55,650.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,481.26x = 225,562.74 × 55,650.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,481.26x = 12,552,681,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552,681,518.00/150,481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,416.91

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