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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,588, 225,894.96 and 39,780

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,588, 225,894.96 and 39,780 is: 59,673.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,588 : 225,894.96 = 39,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,588/225,894.96 = 39,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,588x = 225,894.96 × 39,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,588x = 8,986,101,508.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,101,508.80/150,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,673.42

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