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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,536.68, 225,793.48 and 55,722.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,536.68, 225,793.48 and 55,722.36 is: 83,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,536.68 : 225,793.48 = 55,722.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,536.68/225,793.48 = 55,722.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,536.68x = 225,793.48 × 55,722.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,536.68x = 12,581,745,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,581,745,578.21/150,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,579.27

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