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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,995.69, 580,270.05 and 150,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,995.69, 580,270.05 and 150,061.60 is: 225,005.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,995.69 : 580,270.05 = 150,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,995.69/580,270.05 = 150,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,995.69x = 580,270.05 × 150,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,995.69x = 87,076,252,135.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,076,252,135.08/386,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,005.74

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