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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,611.98, 225,916.76 and 38,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,611.98, 225,916.76 and 38,292.52 is: 57,438.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,611.98 : 225,916.76 = 38,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,611.98/225,916.76 = 38,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,611.98x = 225,916.76 × 38,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,611.98x = 8,650,922,050.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,650,922,050.64/150,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,438.47

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