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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,853.13, 226,279.58 and 38,529.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,853.13, 226,279.58 and 38,529.32 is: 57,793.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,853.13 : 226,279.58 = 38,529.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,853.13/226,279.58 = 38,529.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,853.13x = 226,279.58 × 38,529.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,853.13x = 8,718,397,312.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,718,397,312.21/150,853.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,793.95

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