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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,778.31, 226,169.21 and 38,458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,778.31, 226,169.21 and 38,458.31 is: 57,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,778.31 : 226,169.21 = 38,458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,778.31/226,169.21 = 38,458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,778.31x = 226,169.21 × 38,458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,778.31x = 8,698,084,555.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698,084,555.93/150,778.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,687.91

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