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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,427.46, 225,639.39 and 36,575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,427.46, 225,639.39 and 36,575.91 is: 54,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,427.46 : 225,639.39 = 36,575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,427.46/225,639.39 = 36,575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,427.46x = 225,639.39 × 36,575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,427.46x = 8,252,965,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,965,802.42/150,427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,863.43

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