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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,495.67, 225,741.21 and 36,644.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,495.67, 225,741.21 and 36,644.55 is: 54,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,495.67 : 225,741.21 = 36,644.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,495.67/225,741.21 = 36,644.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,495.67x = 225,741.21 × 36,644.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,495.67x = 8,272,185,056.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,272,185,056.91/150,495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,966.27

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