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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,273.98, 225,410.89 and 37,960.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,273.98, 225,410.89 and 37,960.86 is: 56,941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,273.98 : 225,410.89 = 37,960.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,273.98/225,410.89 = 37,960.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,273.98x = 225,410.89 × 37,960.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,273.98x = 8,556,791,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,791,237.77/150,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,941.27

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