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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,666.97, 226,003.87 and 38,346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,666.97, 226,003.87 and 38,346.75 is: 57,520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,666.97 : 226,003.87 = 38,346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,666.97/226,003.87 = 38,346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,666.97x = 226,003.87 × 38,346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,666.97x = 8,666,513,949.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,513,949.86/150,666.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,520.99

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