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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,511.50, 225,608.14 and 55,680.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,511.50, 225,608.14 and 55,680.78 is: 83,462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,511.50 : 225,608.14 = 55,680.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,511.50/225,608.14 = 55,680.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,511.50x = 225,608.14 × 55,680.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,511.50x = 12,562,037,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,562,037,209.55/150,511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,462.31

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