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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,156.62, 225,227.03 and 37,836.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,156.62, 225,227.03 and 37,836.75 is: 56,753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,156.62 : 225,227.03 = 37,836.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,156.62/225,227.03 = 37,836.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,156.62x = 225,227.03 × 37,836.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,156.62x = 8,521,858,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,521,858,638.17/150,156.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,753.13

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