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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,626.73, 225,940.86 and 50,787.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,626.73, 225,940.86 and 50,787.78 is: 76,181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,626.73 : 225,940.86 = 50,787.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,626.73/225,940.86 = 50,787.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,626.73x = 225,940.86 × 50,787.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,626.73x = 11,475,034,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,475,034,690.69/150,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,181.93

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