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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,493.89, 225,759.66 and 55,708.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,493.89, 225,759.66 and 55,708.08 is: 83,569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,493.89 : 225,759.66 = 55,708.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,493.89/225,759.66 = 55,708.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,493.89x = 225,759.66 × 55,708.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,493.89x = 12,576,637,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,576,637,200.05/150,493.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,569.09

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