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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,998.21, 226,496.64 and 38,678.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,998.21, 226,496.64 and 38,678.21 is: 58,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,998.21 : 226,496.64 = 38,678.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,998.21/226,496.64 = 38,678.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,998.21x = 226,496.64 × 38,678.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,998.21x = 8,760,484,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,484,606.21/150,998.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,017.14

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