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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,664.40, 225,996.60 and 38,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,664.40, 225,996.60 and 38,344.40 is: 57,516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,664.40 : 225,996.60 = 38,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,664.40/225,996.60 = 38,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,664.40x = 225,996.60 × 38,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,664.40x = 8,665,704,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,665,704,029.04/150,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,516.60

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