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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,676.60, 580,226.31 and 150,028.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,676.60, 580,226.31 and 150,028.62 is: 225,124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,676.60 : 580,226.31 = 150,028.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,676.60/580,226.31 = 150,028.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,676.60x = 580,226.31 × 150,028.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,676.60x = 87,050,552,576.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,050,552,576.99/386,676.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,124.96

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