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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,621.58, 225,774.73 and 50,747.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,621.58, 225,774.73 and 50,747.27 is: 76,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,621.58 : 225,774.73 = 50,747.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,621.58/225,774.73 = 50,747.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,621.58x = 225,774.73 × 50,747.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,621.58x = 11,457,451,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,457,451,182.49/150,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,067.79

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