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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,822.62, 506,746.89 and 150,835.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,822.62, 506,746.89 and 150,835.74 is: 226,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,822.62 : 506,746.89 = 150,835.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,822.62/506,746.89 = 150,835.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,822.62x = 506,746.89 × 150,835.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,822.62x = 76,435,542,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,435,542,145.85/337,822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,259.40

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