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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,333, 229,999.50 and 42,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,333, 229,999.50 and 42,525 is: 63,787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,333 : 229,999.50 = 42,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,333/229,999.50 = 42,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,333x = 229,999.50 × 42,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,333x = 9,780,728,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,780,728,737.50/153,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,787.50

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