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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,111.80, 150,189.78 and 37,782.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,111.80, 150,189.78 and 37,782.84 is: 56,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,111.80 : 150,189.78 = 37,782.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,111.80/150,189.78 = 37,782.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,111.80x = 150,189.78 × 37,782.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,111.80x = 5,674,596,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,674,596,427.38/100,111.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,682.59

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