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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,644.90, 225,827.82 and 55,822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,644.90, 225,827.82 and 55,822.25 is: 83,681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,644.90 : 225,827.82 = 55,822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,644.90/225,827.82 = 55,822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,644.90x = 225,827.82 × 55,822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,644.90x = 12,606,215,895.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,215,895.86/150,644.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,681.67

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