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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,004.60, 225,009.30 and 39,196.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,004.60, 225,009.30 and 39,196.60 is: 58,795.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,004.60 : 225,009.30 = 39,196.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,004.60/225,009.30 = 39,196.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,004.60x = 225,009.30 × 39,196.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,004.60x = 8,819,599,528.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,599,528.38/150,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,795.53

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