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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,549.15, 225,823.82 and 38,237.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,549.15, 225,823.82 and 38,237.79 is: 57,356.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,549.15 : 225,823.82 = 38,237.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,549.15/225,823.82 = 38,237.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,549.15x = 225,823.82 × 38,237.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,549.15x = 8,635,003,614.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,635,003,614.97/150,549.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,356.71

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