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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,665.62, 225,991.12 and 55,914.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,665.62, 225,991.12 and 55,914.28 is: 83,868.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,665.62 : 225,991.12 = 55,914.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,665.62/225,991.12 = 55,914.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,665.62x = 225,991.12 × 55,914.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,665.62x = 12,636,130,761.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,636,130,761.19/150,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,868.71

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