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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,005.99, 226,503.74 and 38,687.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,005.99, 226,503.74 and 38,687.14 is: 58,029.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,005.99 : 226,503.74 = 38,687.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,005.99/226,503.74 = 38,687.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,005.99x = 226,503.74 × 38,687.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,005.99x = 8,762,781,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,762,781,005.67/151,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,029.36

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