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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,444.90, 225,666.96 and 38,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,444.90, 225,666.96 and 38,124.80 is: 57,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,444.90 : 225,666.96 = 38,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,444.90/225,666.96 = 38,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,444.90x = 225,666.96 × 38,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,444.90x = 8,603,507,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603,507,716.61/150,444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,187.10

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