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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,003.10, 225,004.65 and 39,195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,003.10, 225,004.65 and 39,195.10 is: 58,792.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,003.10 : 225,004.65 = 39,195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,003.10/225,004.65 = 39,195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,003.10x = 225,004.65 × 39,195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,003.10x = 8,819,079,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,079,757.22/150,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,792.65

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