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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,875.39, 226,312.79 and 38,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,875.39, 226,312.79 and 38,555.60 is: 57,833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,875.39 : 226,312.79 = 38,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,875.39/226,312.79 = 38,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,875.39x = 226,312.79 × 38,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,875.39x = 8,725,624,081.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,725,624,081.78/150,875.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,833.31

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