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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,614.37, 225,783.32 and 52,049.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,614.37, 225,783.32 and 52,049.25 is: 78,026.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,614.37 : 225,783.32 = 52,049.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,614.37/225,783.32 = 52,049.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,614.37x = 225,783.32 × 52,049.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,614.37x = 11,751,852,208.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,751,852,208.26/150,614.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,026.10

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