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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,474.36, 225,712.41 and 38,154.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,474.36, 225,712.41 and 38,154.80 is: 57,232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,474.36 : 225,712.41 = 38,154.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,474.36/225,712.41 = 38,154.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,474.36x = 225,712.41 × 38,154.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,474.36x = 8,612,012,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612,012,282.27/150,474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,232.42

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