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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,682.78, 226,020.52 and 38,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,682.78, 226,020.52 and 38,363.24 is: 57,543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,682.78 : 226,020.52 = 38,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,682.78/226,020.52 = 38,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,682.78x = 226,020.52 × 38,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,682.78x = 8,670,879,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,670,879,453.68/150,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,543.93

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