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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,159.62, 225,231.52 and 37,839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,159.62, 225,231.52 and 37,839.76 is: 56,757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,159.62 : 225,231.52 = 37,839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,159.62/225,231.52 = 37,839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,159.62x = 225,231.52 × 37,839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,159.62x = 8,522,706,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,522,706,661.24/150,159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,757.65

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