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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,106.54, 226,667.92 and 38,787.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,106.54, 226,667.92 and 38,787.78 is: 58,183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,106.54 : 226,667.92 = 38,787.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,106.54/226,667.92 = 38,787.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,106.54x = 226,667.92 × 38,787.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,106.54x = 8,791,945,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,791,945,414.02/151,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,183.75

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