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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,807, 226,210.33 and 38,487.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,807, 226,210.33 and 38,487.21 is: 57,730.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,807 : 226,210.33 = 38,487.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,807/226,210.33 = 38,487.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,807x = 226,210.33 × 38,487.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,807x = 8,706,204,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706,204,474.88/150,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,730.77

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