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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,544.23, 225,816.72 and 50,774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,544.23, 225,816.72 and 50,774.50 is: 76,161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,544.23 : 225,816.72 = 50,774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,544.23/225,816.72 = 50,774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,544.23x = 225,816.72 × 50,774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,544.23x = 11,465,731,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465,731,049.64/150,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,161.88

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