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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,303.38, 225,453.54 and 37,981.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,303.38, 225,453.54 and 37,981.32 is: 56,971.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,303.38 : 225,453.54 = 37,981.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,303.38/225,453.54 = 37,981.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,303.38x = 225,453.54 × 37,981.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,303.38x = 8,563,023,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,563,023,047.87/150,303.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,971.59

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