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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,961.37, 226,441.90 and 38,641.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,961.37, 226,441.90 and 38,641.41 is: 57,962.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,961.37 : 226,441.90 = 38,641.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,961.37/226,441.90 = 38,641.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,961.37x = 226,441.90 × 38,641.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,961.37x = 8,750,033,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750,033,263.47/150,961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,962.07

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