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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,424.72, 225,635.34 and 36,573.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,424.72, 225,635.34 and 36,573.18 is: 54,859.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,424.72 : 225,635.34 = 36,573.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,424.72/225,635.34 = 36,573.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,424.72x = 225,635.34 × 36,573.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,424.72x = 8,252,201,904.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,201,904.18/150,424.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,859.35

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