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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,868.25, 226,302.33 and 38,548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,868.25, 226,302.33 and 38,548.67 is: 57,823.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,868.25 : 226,302.33 = 38,548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,868.25/226,302.33 = 38,548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,868.25x = 226,302.33 × 38,548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,868.25x = 8,723,654,501.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723,654,501.53/150,868.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,823.00

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