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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,542.13, 225,813.29 and 38,230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,542.13, 225,813.29 and 38,230.77 is: 57,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,542.13 : 225,813.29 = 38,230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,542.13/225,813.29 = 38,230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,542.13x = 225,813.29 × 38,230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,542.13x = 8,633,015,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,015,952.93/150,542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,346.18

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