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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,862.27, 226,293.38 and 38,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,862.27, 226,293.38 and 38,542.72 is: 57,814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,862.27 : 226,293.38 = 38,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,862.27/226,293.38 = 38,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,862.27x = 226,293.38 × 38,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,862.27x = 8,721,961,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,721,961,059.01/150,862.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,814.07

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