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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,802.99, 226,204.34 and 38,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,802.99, 226,204.34 and 38,483.20 is: 57,724.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,802.99 : 226,204.34 = 38,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,802.99/226,204.34 = 38,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,802.99x = 226,204.34 × 38,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,802.99x = 8,705,066,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705,066,947.43/150,802.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,724.76

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