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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,619.62, 225,791.19 and 52,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,619.62, 225,791.19 and 52,054.50 is: 78,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,619.62 : 225,791.19 = 52,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,619.62/225,791.19 = 52,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,619.62x = 225,791.19 × 52,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,619.62x = 11,753,447,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,753,447,499.86/150,619.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,033.97

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