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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,237.62, 492,159.60 and 150,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,237.62, 492,159.60 and 150,522 is: 225,692.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,237.62 : 492,159.60 = 150,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,237.62/492,159.60 = 150,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,237.62x = 492,159.60 × 150,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,237.62x = 74,080,847,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,080,847,311.20/328,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,692.74

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