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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,005.80, 225,008.70 and 39,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,005.80, 225,008.70 and 39,197.80 is: 58,796.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,005.80 : 225,008.70 = 39,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,005.80/225,008.70 = 39,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,005.80x = 225,008.70 × 39,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,005.80x = 8,819,846,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,846,020.86/150,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,796.70

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