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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,119.12, 225,161.94 and 37,799.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,119.12, 225,161.94 and 37,799.30 is: 56,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,119.12 : 225,161.94 = 37,799.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,119.12/225,161.94 = 37,799.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,119.12x = 225,161.94 × 37,799.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,119.12x = 8,510,963,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510,963,718.64/150,119.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,694.73

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