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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,546.51, 225,819.86 and 38,235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,546.51, 225,819.86 and 38,235.15 is: 57,352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,546.51 : 225,819.86 = 38,235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,546.51/225,819.86 = 38,235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,546.51x = 225,819.86 × 38,235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,546.51x = 8,634,256,028.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634,256,028.90/150,546.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,352.75

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