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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,132.83, 225,199.29 and 37,813.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,132.83, 225,199.29 and 37,813.98 is: 56,720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,132.83 : 225,199.29 = 37,813.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,132.83/225,199.29 = 37,813.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,132.83x = 225,199.29 × 37,813.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,132.83x = 8,515,680,745.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,515,680,745.38/150,132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,720.98

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