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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,541.38, 225,812.17 and 38,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,541.38, 225,812.17 and 38,230.02 is: 57,345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,541.38 : 225,812.17 = 38,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,541.38/225,812.17 = 38,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,541.38x = 225,812.17 × 38,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,541.38x = 8,632,803,775.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,803,775.34/150,541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,345.06

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