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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,237.54, 225,341.64 and 39,429.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,237.54, 225,341.64 and 39,429.54 is: 59,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,237.54 : 225,341.64 = 39,429.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,237.54/225,341.64 = 39,429.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,237.54x = 225,341.64 × 39,429.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,237.54x = 8,885,117,208.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885,117,208.05/150,237.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,140.46

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