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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,647.08, 225,971.96 and 38,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,647.08, 225,971.96 and 38,327.44 is: 57,491.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,647.08 : 225,971.96 = 38,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,647.08/225,971.96 = 38,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,647.08x = 225,971.96 × 38,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,647.08x = 8,660,926,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,926,738.58/150,647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,491.50

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