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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,656.60, 225,986.16 and 38,336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,656.60, 225,986.16 and 38,336.96 is: 57,505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,656.60 : 225,986.16 = 38,336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,656.60/225,986.16 = 38,336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,656.60x = 225,986.16 × 38,336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,656.60x = 8,663,622,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663,622,376.47/150,656.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,505.76

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