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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,456.72, 225,684.63 and 38,136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,456.72, 225,684.63 and 38,136.62 is: 57,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,456.72 : 225,684.63 = 38,136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,456.72/225,684.63 = 38,136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,456.72x = 225,684.63 × 38,136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,456.72x = 8,606,849,538.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,606,849,538.36/150,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,204.82

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