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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,483.77, 225,566.49 and 55,653.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,483.77, 225,566.49 and 55,653.02 is: 83,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,483.77 : 225,566.49 = 55,653.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,483.77/225,566.49 = 55,653.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,483.77x = 225,566.49 × 55,653.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,483.77x = 12,553,456,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,553,456,379.30/150,483.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,420.67

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