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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,959.41, 226,437.51 and 38,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,959.41, 226,437.51 and 38,638.74 is: 57,957.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,959.41 : 226,437.51 = 38,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,959.41/226,437.51 = 38,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,959.41x = 226,437.51 × 38,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,959.41x = 8,749,259,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,749,259,578.12/150,959.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,957.69

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