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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,996.59, 226,489.69 and 38,677.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,996.59, 226,489.69 and 38,677.78 is: 58,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,996.59 : 226,489.69 = 38,677.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,996.59/226,489.69 = 38,677.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,996.59x = 226,489.69 × 38,677.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,996.59x = 8,760,118,144.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,118,144.14/150,996.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,015.34

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