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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,511.60, 225,766.95 and 38,191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,511.60, 225,766.95 and 38,191.64 is: 57,287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,511.60 : 225,766.95 = 38,191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,511.60/225,766.95 = 38,191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,511.60x = 225,766.95 × 38,191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,511.60x = 8,622,408,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622,408,806.24/150,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,287.34

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