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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,508.08, 225,785.48 and 50,660.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,508.08, 225,785.48 and 50,660.46 is: 75,998.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,508.08 : 225,785.48 = 50,660.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,508.08/225,785.48 = 50,660.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,508.08x = 225,785.48 × 50,660.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,508.08x = 11,438,396,024.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,438,396,024.82/150,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,998.55

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