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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,921.97, 226,380.60 and 38,601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,921.97, 226,380.60 and 38,601.18 is: 57,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,921.97 : 226,380.60 = 38,601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,921.97/226,380.60 = 38,601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,921.97x = 226,380.60 × 38,601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,921.97x = 8,738,558,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,738,558,289.11/150,921.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,901.17

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