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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,492.91, 225,769.04 and 55,723.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,492.91, 225,769.04 and 55,723.93 is: 83,596.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,492.91 : 225,769.04 = 55,723.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,492.91/225,769.04 = 55,723.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,492.91x = 225,769.04 × 55,723.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,492.91x = 12,580,738,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,580,738,181.13/150,492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,596.88

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