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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,667.36, 225,993.72 and 55,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,667.36, 225,993.72 and 55,916 is: 83,871.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,667.36 : 225,993.72 = 55,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,667.36/225,993.72 = 55,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,667.36x = 225,993.72 × 55,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,667.36x = 12,636,664,847.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,636,664,847.52/150,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,871.28

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