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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,548.08, 225,822.52 and 50,778.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,548.08, 225,822.52 and 50,778.34 is: 76,167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,548.08 : 225,822.52 = 50,778.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,548.08/225,822.52 = 50,778.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,548.08x = 225,822.52 × 50,778.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,548.08x = 11,466,892,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,466,892,700.22/150,548.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,167.64

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