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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,472.37, 225,709.43 and 38,152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,472.37, 225,709.43 and 38,152.83 is: 57,229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,472.37 : 225,709.43 = 38,152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,472.37/225,709.43 = 38,152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,472.37x = 225,709.43 × 38,152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,472.37x = 8,611,454,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,611,454,167.83/150,472.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,229.47

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