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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,931.62, 226,405.19 and 38,612.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,931.62, 226,405.19 and 38,612.81 is: 57,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,931.62 : 226,405.19 = 38,612.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,931.62/226,405.19 = 38,612.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,931.62x = 226,405.19 × 38,612.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,931.62x = 8,742,141,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,141,150.50/150,931.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,921.20

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