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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,994.12, 226,484.72 and 38,677.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,994.12, 226,484.72 and 38,677.36 is: 58,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,994.12 : 226,484.72 = 38,677.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,994.12/226,484.72 = 38,677.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,994.12x = 226,484.72 × 38,677.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,994.12x = 8,759,831,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,831,049.94/150,994.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,014.39

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