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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,113.62, 225,153.69 and 37,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,113.62, 225,153.69 and 37,793.80 is: 56,686.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,113.62 : 225,153.69 = 37,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,113.62/225,153.69 = 37,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,113.62x = 225,153.69 × 37,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,113.62x = 8,509,413,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509,413,529.12/150,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,686.49

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