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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,771.18, 226,158.53 and 38,451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,771.18, 226,158.53 and 38,451.18 is: 57,677.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,771.18 : 226,158.53 = 38,451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,771.18/226,158.53 = 38,451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,771.18x = 226,158.53 × 38,451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,771.18x = 8,696,062,153.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,696,062,153.31/150,771.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,677.22

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