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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,535.68, 225,791.98 and 55,721.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,535.68, 225,791.98 and 55,721.36 is: 83,577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,535.68 : 225,791.98 = 55,721.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,535.68/225,791.98 = 55,721.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,535.68x = 225,791.98 × 55,721.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,535.68x = 12,581,436,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,581,436,202.69/150,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,577.77

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