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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,150.03, 150,284.24 and 37,014.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,150.03, 150,284.24 and 37,014.71 is: 55,543.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,150.03 : 150,284.24 = 37,014.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,150.03/150,284.24 = 37,014.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,150.03x = 150,284.24 × 37,014.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,150.03x = 5,562,727,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,727,376.10/100,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,543.94

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