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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,561.38, 225,859.35 and 50,687.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,561.38, 225,859.35 and 50,687.30 is: 76,036.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,561.38 : 225,859.35 = 50,687.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,561.38/225,859.35 = 50,687.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,561.38x = 225,859.35 × 50,687.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,561.38x = 11,448,200,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,448,200,631.26/150,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,036.77

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