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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,409.56, 225,614.86 and 38,089.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,409.56, 225,614.86 and 38,089.74 is: 57,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,409.56 : 225,614.86 = 38,089.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,409.56/225,614.86 = 38,089.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,409.56x = 225,614.86 × 38,089.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,409.56x = 8,593,611,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593,611,357.54/150,409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,134.74

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