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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,461.15, 225,690.03 and 36,609.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,461.15, 225,690.03 and 36,609.71 is: 54,914.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,461.15 : 225,690.03 = 36,609.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,461.15/225,690.03 = 36,609.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,461.15x = 225,690.03 × 36,609.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,461.15x = 8,262,445,419.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,262,445,419.74/150,461.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,914.15

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