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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,422.72, 225,632.33 and 36,571.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,422.72, 225,632.33 and 36,571.17 is: 54,856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,422.72 : 225,632.33 = 36,571.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,422.72/225,632.33 = 36,571.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,422.72x = 225,632.33 × 36,571.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,422.72x = 8,251,638,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251,638,669.46/150,422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,856.33

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