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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,539.13, 225,837.86 and 57,110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,539.13, 225,837.86 and 57,110.49 is: 85,676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,539.13 : 225,837.86 = 57,110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,539.13/225,837.86 = 57,110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,539.13x = 225,837.86 × 57,110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,539.13x = 12,897,710,559.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897,710,559.60/150,539.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,676.80

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