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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,652.98, 225,977.85 and 36,801.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,652.98, 225,977.85 and 36,801.81 is: 55,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,652.98 : 225,977.85 = 36,801.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,652.98/225,977.85 = 36,801.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,652.98x = 225,977.85 × 36,801.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,652.98x = 8,316,393,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,316,393,899.91/150,652.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,202.32

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