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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,858.19, 226,287.28 and 38,538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,858.19, 226,287.28 and 38,538.65 is: 57,807.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,858.19 : 226,287.28 = 38,538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,858.19/226,287.28 = 38,538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,858.19x = 226,287.28 × 38,538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,858.19x = 8,720,806,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,806,897.26/150,858.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,807.98

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