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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,186.47, 150,289.73 and 37,023.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,186.47, 150,289.73 and 37,023.18 is: 55,538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,186.47 : 150,289.73 = 37,023.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,186.47/150,289.73 = 37,023.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,186.47x = 150,289.73 × 37,023.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,186.47x = 5,564,203,116.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,203,116.08/100,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,538.47

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