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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,541.51, 225,812.37 and 38,230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,541.51, 225,812.37 and 38,230.15 is: 57,345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,541.51 : 225,812.37 = 38,230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,541.51/225,812.37 = 38,230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,541.51x = 225,812.37 × 38,230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,541.51x = 8,632,840,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,632,840,776.96/150,541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,345.25

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