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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,787.41, 226,188.90 and 38,468.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,787.41, 226,188.90 and 38,468.61 is: 57,704.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,787.41 : 226,188.90 = 38,468.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,787.41/226,188.90 = 38,468.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,787.41x = 226,188.90 × 38,468.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,787.41x = 8,701,172,580.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,701,172,580.43/150,787.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,704.90

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