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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,975.30, 226,462.14 and 38,655.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,975.30, 226,462.14 and 38,655.30 is: 57,982.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,975.30 : 226,462.14 = 38,655.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,975.30/226,462.14 = 38,655.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,975.30x = 226,462.14 × 38,655.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,975.30x = 8,753,961,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,753,961,960.34/150,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,982.74

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