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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,196.86, 625,424.10 and 150,898.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,196.86, 625,424.10 and 150,898.14 is: 226,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,196.86 : 625,424.10 = 150,898.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,196.86/625,424.10 = 150,898.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,196.86x = 625,424.10 × 150,898.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,196.86x = 94,375,333,401.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,375,333,401.17/417,196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,212.95

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