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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,655.98, 225,982.34 and 36,804.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,655.98, 225,982.34 and 36,804.82 is: 55,206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,655.98 : 225,982.34 = 36,804.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,655.98/225,982.34 = 36,804.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,655.98x = 225,982.34 × 36,804.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,655.98x = 8,317,239,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,239,346.88/150,655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,206.83

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