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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,344, 225,529.32 and 39,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,344, 225,529.32 and 39,536 is: 59,307.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,344 : 225,529.32 = 39,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,344/225,529.32 = 39,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,344x = 225,529.32 × 39,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,344x = 8,916,527,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,916,527,195.52/150,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,307.50

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