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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,433.02, 225,649.98 and 38,113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,433.02, 225,649.98 and 38,113.38 is: 57,170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,433.02 : 225,649.98 = 38,113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,433.02/225,649.98 = 38,113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,433.02x = 225,649.98 × 38,113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,433.02x = 8,600,283,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,283,434.73/150,433.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,170.18

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