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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,522, 225,798.12 and 39,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,522, 225,798.12 and 39,714 is: 59,574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,522 : 225,798.12 = 39,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,522/225,798.12 = 39,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,522x = 225,798.12 × 39,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,522x = 8,967,346,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,967,346,537.68/150,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,574.99

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