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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,543.97, 225,768.87 and 54,469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,543.97, 225,768.87 and 54,469.06 is: 81,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,543.97 : 225,768.87 = 54,469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,543.97/225,768.87 = 54,469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,543.97x = 225,768.87 × 54,469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,543.97x = 12,297,417,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,297,417,561.74/150,543.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,686.55

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