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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,112.62, 225,152.19 and 37,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,112.62, 225,152.19 and 37,792.80 is: 56,684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,112.62 : 225,152.19 = 37,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,112.62/225,152.19 = 37,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,112.62x = 225,152.19 × 37,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,112.62x = 8,509,131,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509,131,686.23/150,112.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,684.99

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