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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,540.97, 225,811.85 and 50,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,540.97, 225,811.85 and 50,771.25 is: 76,157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,540.97 : 225,811.85 = 50,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,540.97/225,811.85 = 50,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,540.97x = 225,811.85 × 50,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,540.97x = 11,464,749,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,464,749,285.95/150,540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,157.00

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