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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,643.08, 225,965.96 and 38,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,643.08, 225,965.96 and 38,323.44 is: 57,485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,643.08 : 225,965.96 = 38,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,643.08/225,965.96 = 38,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,643.08x = 225,965.96 × 38,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,643.08x = 8,659,792,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659,792,910.10/150,643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,485.50

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