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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,002.60, 225,003.90 and 39,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,002.60, 225,003.90 and 39,194.60 is: 58,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,002.60 : 225,003.90 = 39,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,002.60/225,003.90 = 39,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,002.60x = 225,003.90 × 39,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,002.60x = 8,818,937,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,818,937,858.94/150,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,791.90

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