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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,527.57, 225,807.75 and 66,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,527.57, 225,807.75 and 66,251.52 is: 99,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,527.57 : 225,807.75 = 66,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,527.57/225,807.75 = 66,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,527.57x = 225,807.75 × 66,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,527.57x = 14,960,106,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,960,106,665.28/150,527.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,384.50

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