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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,793.41, 226,197.90 and 38,474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,793.41, 226,197.90 and 38,474.61 is: 57,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,793.41 : 226,197.90 = 38,474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,793.41/226,197.90 = 38,474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,793.41x = 226,197.90 × 38,474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,793.41x = 8,702,875,985.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,702,875,985.32/150,793.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,713.90

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