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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,622.42, 225,931.47 and 36,771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,622.42, 225,931.47 and 36,771.70 is: 55,157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,622.42 : 225,931.47 = 36,771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,622.42/225,931.47 = 36,771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,622.42x = 225,931.47 × 36,771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,622.42x = 8,307,884,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307,884,235.40/150,622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,157.02

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