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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,142.62, 225,197.16 and 37,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,142.62, 225,197.16 and 37,822.80 is: 56,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,142.62 : 225,197.16 = 37,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,142.62/225,197.16 = 37,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,142.62x = 225,197.16 × 37,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,142.62x = 8,517,587,143.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517,587,143.25/150,142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,729.98

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