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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,598.26, 225,918.36 and 50,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,598.26, 225,918.36 and 50,787 is: 76,187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,598.26 : 225,918.36 = 50,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,598.26/225,918.36 = 50,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,598.26x = 225,918.36 × 50,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,598.26x = 11,473,715,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,473,715,749.32/150,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,187.57

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