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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,642.10, 225,964.44 and 38,322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,642.10, 225,964.44 and 38,322.43 is: 57,483.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,642.10 : 225,964.44 = 38,322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,642.10/225,964.44 = 38,322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,642.10x = 225,964.44 × 38,322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,642.10x = 8,659,506,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,506,434.39/150,642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,483.97

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