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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,596.49, 225,848.67 and 50,729.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,596.49, 225,848.67 and 50,729.91 is: 76,079.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,596.49 : 225,848.67 = 50,729.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,596.49/225,848.67 = 50,729.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,596.49x = 225,848.67 × 50,729.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,596.49x = 11,457,282,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,457,282,702.72/150,596.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,079.35

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