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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,190.85, 510,265.77 and 150,595.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,190.85, 510,265.77 and 150,595.73 is: 225,884.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,190.85 : 510,265.77 = 150,595.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,190.85/510,265.77 = 150,595.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,190.85x = 510,265.77 × 150,595.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,190.85x = 76,843,843,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,843,843,575.83/340,190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,884.51

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