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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,539.38, 225,809.17 and 38,228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,539.38, 225,809.17 and 38,228.02 is: 57,342.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,539.38 : 225,809.17 = 38,228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,539.38/225,809.17 = 38,228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,539.38x = 225,809.17 × 38,228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,539.38x = 8,632,236,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,236,806.85/150,539.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,342.05

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