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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,809, 227,713.50 and 41,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,809, 227,713.50 and 41,001 is: 61,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,809 : 227,713.50 = 41,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,809/227,713.50 = 41,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,809x = 227,713.50 × 41,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,809x = 9,336,481,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336,481,213.50/151,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,501.50

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