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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,647.09, 225,971.96 and 38,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,647.09, 225,971.96 and 38,327.40 is: 57,491.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,647.09 : 225,971.96 = 38,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,647.09/225,971.96 = 38,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,647.09x = 225,971.96 × 38,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,647.09x = 8,660,917,508.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,917,508.07/150,647.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,491.44

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