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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,986.80, 226,479.40 and 38,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,986.80, 226,479.40 and 38,666.80 is: 58,000.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,986.80 : 226,479.40 = 38,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,986.80/226,479.40 = 38,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,986.80x = 226,479.40 × 38,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,986.80x = 8,757,233,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,233,663.92/150,986.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,000.00

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