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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,781.63, 226,166.37 and 38,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,781.63, 226,166.37 and 38,464.60 is: 57,695.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,781.63 : 226,166.37 = 38,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,781.63/226,166.37 = 38,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,781.63x = 226,166.37 × 38,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,781.63x = 8,699,398,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,699,398,955.50/150,781.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,695.35

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