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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,650.29, 225,974.40 and 38,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,650.29, 225,974.40 and 38,329.48 is: 57,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,650.29 : 225,974.40 = 38,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,650.29/225,974.40 = 38,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,650.29x = 225,974.40 × 38,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,650.29x = 8,661,481,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661,481,245.31/150,650.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,493.96

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