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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,545.79, 225,823.41 and 55,799.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,545.79, 225,823.41 and 55,799.69 is: 83,701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,545.79 : 225,823.41 = 55,799.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,545.79/225,823.41 = 55,799.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,545.79x = 225,823.41 × 55,799.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,545.79x = 12,600,875,143.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,875,143.63/150,545.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,701.28

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