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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,187.85, 510,261.27 and 150,592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,187.85, 510,261.27 and 150,592.72 is: 225,880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,187.85 : 510,261.27 = 150,592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,187.85/510,261.27 = 150,592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,187.85x = 510,261.27 × 150,592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,187.85x = 76,841,632,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,841,632,523.40/340,187.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,880.00

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