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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,621.92, 225,930.72 and 36,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,621.92, 225,930.72 and 36,771.20 is: 55,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,621.92 : 225,930.72 = 36,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,621.92/225,930.72 = 36,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,621.92x = 225,930.72 × 36,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,621.92x = 8,307,743,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,743,691.26/150,621.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,156.27

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