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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,599.94, 225,907.50 and 38,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,599.94, 225,907.50 and 38,281.26 is: 57,423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,599.94 : 225,907.50 = 38,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,599.94/225,907.50 = 38,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,599.94x = 225,907.50 × 38,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,599.94x = 8,648,023,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,648,023,743.45/150,599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,423.82

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