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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,597.99, 225,752.92 and 55,802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,597.99, 225,752.92 and 55,802.70 is: 83,650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,597.99 : 225,752.92 = 55,802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,597.99/225,752.92 = 55,802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,597.99x = 225,752.92 × 55,802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,597.99x = 12,597,622,468.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,597,622,468.88/150,597.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,650.67

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