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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,558, 225,850.08 and 39,750

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,558, 225,850.08 and 39,750 is: 59,628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,558 : 225,850.08 = 39,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,558/225,850.08 = 39,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,558x = 225,850.08 × 39,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,558x = 8,977,540,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977,540,680/150,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,628.45

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