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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,605.91, 225,774.63 and 57,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,605.91, 225,774.63 and 57,177.27 is: 85,714.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,605.91 : 225,774.63 = 57,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,605.91/225,774.63 = 57,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,605.91x = 225,774.63 × 57,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,605.91x = 12,909,176,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,909,176,978.66/150,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,714.94

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