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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,118.62, 225,161.19 and 37,798.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,118.62, 225,161.19 and 37,798.80 is: 56,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,118.62 : 225,161.19 = 37,798.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,118.62/225,161.19 = 37,798.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,118.62x = 225,161.19 × 37,798.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,118.62x = 8,510,822,788.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510,822,788.57/150,118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,693.98

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