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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,838.52, 226,257.68 and 38,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,838.52, 226,257.68 and 38,518.76 is: 57,778.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,838.52 : 226,257.68 = 38,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,838.52/226,257.68 = 38,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,838.52x = 226,257.68 × 38,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,838.52x = 8,715,165,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715,165,274.08/150,838.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,778.11

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