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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,995.12, 226,486.22 and 38,678.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,995.12, 226,486.22 and 38,678.36 is: 58,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,995.12 : 226,486.22 = 38,678.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,995.12/226,486.22 = 38,678.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,995.12x = 226,486.22 × 38,678.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,995.12x = 8,760,115,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,115,552.20/150,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,015.89

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