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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,675.48, 226,005.90 and 55,924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,675.48, 226,005.90 and 55,924.14 is: 83,883.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,675.48 : 226,005.90 = 55,924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,675.48/226,005.90 = 55,924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,675.48x = 226,005.90 × 55,924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,675.48x = 12,639,185,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,639,185,592.43/150,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,883.49

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