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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,667.97, 226,005.37 and 38,347.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,667.97, 226,005.37 and 38,347.75 is: 57,522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,667.97 : 226,005.37 = 38,347.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,667.97/226,005.37 = 38,347.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,667.97x = 226,005.37 × 38,347.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,667.97x = 8,666,797,427.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,797,427.42/150,667.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,522.49

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