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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,521.53, 225,624.25 and 50,647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,521.53, 225,624.25 and 50,647.06 is: 75,917.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,521.53 : 225,624.25 = 50,647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,521.53/225,624.25 = 50,647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,521.53x = 225,624.25 × 50,647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,521.53x = 11,427,204,927.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,427,204,927.21/150,521.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,917.41

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