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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,566.65, 225,871.41 and 49,343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,566.65, 225,871.41 and 49,343.02 is: 74,021.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,566.65 : 225,871.41 = 49,343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,566.65/225,871.41 = 49,343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,566.65x = 225,871.41 × 49,343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,566.65x = 11,145,177,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,145,177,501.06/150,566.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,021.55

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