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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,638.09, 225,958.44 and 38,318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,638.09, 225,958.44 and 38,318.42 is: 57,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,638.09 : 225,958.44 = 38,318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,638.09/225,958.44 = 38,318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,638.09x = 225,958.44 × 38,318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,638.09x = 8,658,369,953.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,369,953.98/150,638.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,477.96

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