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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,486.26, 225,570.24 and 55,655.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,486.26, 225,570.24 and 55,655.51 is: 83,424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,486.26 : 225,570.24 = 55,655.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,486.26/225,570.24 = 55,655.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,486.26x = 225,570.24 × 55,655.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,486.26x = 12,554,225,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,554,225,620.17/150,486.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,424.40

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