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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,638.84, 225,959.56 and 38,319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,638.84, 225,959.56 and 38,319.17 is: 57,479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,638.84 : 225,959.56 = 38,319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,638.84/225,959.56 = 38,319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,638.84x = 225,959.56 × 38,319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,638.84x = 8,658,582,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,658,582,558.21/150,638.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,479.08

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