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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,511.56, 225,772.08 and 55,765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,511.56, 225,772.08 and 55,765.44 is: 83,649.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,511.56 : 225,772.08 = 55,765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,511.56/225,772.08 = 55,765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,511.56x = 225,772.08 × 55,765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,511.56x = 12,590,279,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,590,279,380.92/150,511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,649.92

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