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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,650.24, 225,988.65 and 55,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,650.24, 225,988.65 and 55,881.50 is: 83,827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,650.24 : 225,988.65 = 55,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,650.24/225,988.65 = 55,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,650.24x = 225,988.65 × 55,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,650.24x = 12,628,583,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,628,583,615.03/150,650.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,827.18

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