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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,034.16, 225,045.24 and 37,715.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,034.16, 225,045.24 and 37,715.28 is: 56,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,034.16 : 225,045.24 = 37,715.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,034.16/225,045.24 = 37,715.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,034.16x = 225,045.24 × 37,715.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,034.16x = 8,487,644,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,487,644,239.27/150,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,571.41

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