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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,444.74, 225,665.28 and 36,593.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,444.74, 225,665.28 and 36,593.16 is: 54,889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,444.74 : 225,665.28 = 36,593.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,444.74/225,665.28 = 36,593.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,444.74x = 225,665.28 × 36,593.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,444.74x = 8,257,805,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,257,805,697.48/150,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,889.30

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