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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,998.51, 226,492.58 and 38,679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,998.51, 226,492.58 and 38,679.71 is: 58,018.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,998.51 : 226,492.58 = 38,679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,998.51/226,492.58 = 38,679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,998.51x = 226,492.58 × 38,679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,998.51x = 8,760,665,985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,760,665,985.69/150,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,018.23

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