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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,485.58, 225,737.55 and 50,637.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,485.58, 225,737.55 and 50,637.33 is: 75,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,485.58 : 225,737.55 = 50,637.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,485.58/225,737.55 = 50,637.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,485.58x = 225,737.55 × 50,637.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,485.58x = 11,430,746,812.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,430,746,812.74/150,485.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,959.08

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