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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,558.85, 225,838.68 and 50,789.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,558.85, 225,838.68 and 50,789.13 is: 76,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,558.85 : 225,838.68 = 50,789.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,558.85/225,838.68 = 50,789.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,558.85x = 225,838.68 × 50,789.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,558.85x = 11,470,150,077.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,470,150,077.55/150,558.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,183.83

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