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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,862.50, 226,293.75 and 40,054.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,862.50, 226,293.75 and 40,054.50 is: 60,081.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,862.50 : 226,293.75 = 40,054.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,862.50/226,293.75 = 40,054.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,862.50x = 226,293.75 × 40,054.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,862.50x = 9,064,083,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,064,083,009.38/150,862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,081.75

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