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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,682.46, 225,997.66 and 42,619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,682.46, 225,997.66 and 42,619.37 is: 63,921.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,682.46 : 225,997.66 = 42,619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,682.46/225,997.66 = 42,619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,682.46x = 225,997.66 × 42,619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,682.46x = 9,631,876,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,631,876,654.14/150,682.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,921.69

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