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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,936.15, 226,411.96 and 38,617.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,936.15, 226,411.96 and 38,617.33 is: 57,927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,936.15 : 226,411.96 = 38,617.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,936.15/226,411.96 = 38,617.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,936.15x = 226,411.96 × 38,617.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,936.15x = 8,743,425,375.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,743,425,375.27/150,936.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,927.98

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