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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,891.21, 226,335.93 and 38,571.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,891.21, 226,335.93 and 38,571.27 is: 57,856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,891.21 : 226,335.93 = 38,571.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,891.21/226,335.93 = 38,571.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,891.21x = 226,335.93 × 38,571.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,891.21x = 8,730,064,266.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,730,064,266.73/150,891.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,856.68

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