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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,498.63, 225,771.29 and 50,651.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,498.63, 225,771.29 and 50,651.06 is: 75,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,498.63 : 225,771.29 = 50,651.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,498.63/225,771.29 = 50,651.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,498.63x = 225,771.29 × 50,651.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,498.63x = 11,435,553,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,435,553,773.96/150,498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,984.44

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