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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,806.44, 226,209.47 and 38,486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,806.44, 226,209.47 and 38,486.66 is: 57,729.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,806.44 : 226,209.47 = 38,486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,806.44/226,209.47 = 38,486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,806.44x = 226,209.47 × 38,486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,806.44x = 8,706,047,053.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706,047,053.94/150,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,729.94

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