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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,518.88, 225,777.29 and 36,665.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,518.88, 225,777.29 and 36,665.33 is: 54,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,518.88 : 225,777.29 = 36,665.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,518.88/225,777.29 = 36,665.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,518.88x = 225,777.29 × 36,665.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,518.88x = 8,278,197,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,197,532.14/150,518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,997.74

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