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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,565.65, 225,869.91 and 49,342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,565.65, 225,869.91 and 49,342.02 is: 74,020.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,565.65 : 225,869.91 = 49,342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,565.65/225,869.91 = 49,342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,565.65x = 225,869.91 × 49,342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,565.65x = 11,144,877,616.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144,877,616.62/150,565.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,020.05

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