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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,537.13, 225,805.79 and 38,225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,537.13, 225,805.79 and 38,225.77 is: 57,338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,537.13 : 225,805.79 = 38,225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,537.13/225,805.79 = 38,225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,537.13x = 225,805.79 × 38,225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,537.13x = 8,631,599,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,599,724.26/150,537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,338.68

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