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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,855.87, 226,285.80 and 38,537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,855.87, 226,285.80 and 38,537.02 is: 57,806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,855.87 : 226,285.80 = 38,537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,855.87/226,285.80 = 38,537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,855.87x = 226,285.80 × 38,537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,855.87x = 8,720,380,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,380,400.32/150,855.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,806.04

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