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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,641.46, 225,959.36 and 36,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,641.46, 225,959.36 and 36,791.10 is: 55,185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,641.46 : 225,959.36 = 36,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,641.46/225,959.36 = 36,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,641.46x = 225,959.36 × 36,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,641.46x = 8,313,293,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,313,293,225.74/150,641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,185.96

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