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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,520.38, 225,779.54 and 36,666.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,520.38, 225,779.54 and 36,666.83 is: 54,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,520.38 : 225,779.54 = 36,666.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,520.38/225,779.54 = 36,666.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,520.38x = 225,779.54 × 36,666.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,520.38x = 8,278,618,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,618,698.43/150,520.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,999.99

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