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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,484.82, 225,761.91 and 50,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,484.82, 225,761.91 and 50,642.40 is: 75,975.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,484.82 : 225,761.91 = 50,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,484.82/225,761.91 = 50,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,484.82x = 225,761.91 × 50,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,484.82x = 11,433,124,950.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,433,124,950.98/150,484.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,975.27

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