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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,645.90, 225,829.32 and 55,823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,645.90, 225,829.32 and 55,823.25 is: 83,683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,645.90 : 225,829.32 = 55,823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,645.90/225,829.32 = 55,823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,645.90x = 225,829.32 × 55,823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,645.90x = 12,606,526,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606,526,587.69/150,645.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,683.17

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