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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,608.78, 225,769.17 and 55,813.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,608.78, 225,769.17 and 55,813.58 is: 83,667.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,608.78 : 225,769.17 = 55,813.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,608.78/225,769.17 = 55,813.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,608.78x = 225,769.17 × 55,813.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,608.78x = 12,600,985,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,985,631.33/150,608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,667.01

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