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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,494.27, 225,739.10 and 36,643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,494.27, 225,739.10 and 36,643.14 is: 54,964.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,494.27 : 225,739.10 = 36,643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,494.27/225,739.10 = 36,643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,494.27x = 225,739.10 × 36,643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,494.27x = 8,271,789,536.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,789,536.38/150,494.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,964.15

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