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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,914.79, 226,371.69 and 38,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,914.79, 226,371.69 and 38,595.06 is: 57,892.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,914.79 : 226,371.69 = 38,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,914.79/226,371.69 = 38,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,914.79x = 226,371.69 × 38,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,914.79x = 8,736,828,957.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736,828,957.85/150,914.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,892.46

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