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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,551.72, 225,827.74 and 38,240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,551.72, 225,827.74 and 38,240.36 is: 57,360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,551.72 : 225,827.74 = 38,240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,551.72/225,827.74 = 38,240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,551.72x = 225,827.74 × 38,240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,551.72x = 8,635,734,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,635,734,075.59/150,551.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,360.58

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