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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,096.29, 226,652.52 and 38,777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,096.29, 226,652.52 and 38,777.48 is: 58,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,096.29 : 226,652.52 = 38,777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,096.29/226,652.52 = 38,777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,096.29x = 226,652.52 × 38,777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,096.29x = 8,789,012,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,789,012,427.99/151,096.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,168.29

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