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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,640.90, 225,821.82 and 55,818.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,640.90, 225,821.82 and 55,818.25 is: 83,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,640.90 : 225,821.82 = 55,818.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,640.90/225,821.82 = 55,818.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,640.90x = 225,821.82 × 55,818.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,640.90x = 12,604,978,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,604,978,804.22/150,640.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,675.67

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