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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,228.04, 225,327.42 and 39,420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,228.04, 225,327.42 and 39,420.04 is: 59,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,228.04 : 225,327.42 = 39,420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,228.04/225,327.42 = 39,420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,228.04x = 225,327.42 × 39,420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,228.04x = 8,882,415,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882,415,909.50/150,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,126.22

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