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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,437.59, 225,654.59 and 36,586.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,437.59, 225,654.59 and 36,586.01 is: 54,878.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,437.59 : 225,654.59 = 36,586.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,437.59/225,654.59 = 36,586.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,437.59x = 225,654.59 × 36,586.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,437.59x = 8,255,801,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,255,801,741.89/150,437.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,878.58

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