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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,486.81, 225,727.94 and 36,635.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,486.81, 225,727.94 and 36,635.46 is: 54,952.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,486.81 : 225,727.94 = 36,635.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,486.81/225,727.94 = 36,635.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,486.81x = 225,727.94 × 36,635.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,486.81x = 8,269,646,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,269,646,733.58/150,486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,952.63

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