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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,623.83, 225,778.10 and 50,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,623.83, 225,778.10 and 50,749.52 is: 76,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,623.83 : 225,778.10 = 50,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,623.83/225,778.10 = 50,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,623.83x = 225,778.10 × 50,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,623.83x = 11,458,130,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,458,130,201.51/150,623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,071.16

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