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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,538.51, 225,807.86 and 38,227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,538.51, 225,807.86 and 38,227.15 is: 57,340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,538.51 : 225,807.86 = 38,227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,538.51/225,807.86 = 38,227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,538.51x = 225,807.86 × 38,227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,538.51x = 8,631,990,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,990,935.40/150,538.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,340.75

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