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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,186.72, 150,290.11 and 37,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,186.72, 150,290.11 and 37,023.43 is: 55,538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,186.72 : 150,290.11 = 37,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,186.72/150,290.11 = 37,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,186.72x = 150,290.11 × 37,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,186.72x = 5,564,254,806.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,254,806.43/100,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,538.85

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