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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,170.79, 225,253.53 and 37,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,170.79, 225,253.53 and 37,848.50 is: 56,772.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,170.79 : 225,253.53 = 37,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,170.79/225,253.53 = 37,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,170.79x = 225,253.53 × 37,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,170.79x = 8,525,507,103.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525,507,103.94/150,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,772.07

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