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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,501.13, 645,757.90 and 150,018.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,501.13, 645,757.90 and 150,018.38 is: 225,029.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,501.13 : 645,757.90 = 150,018.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,501.13/645,757.90 = 150,018.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,501.13x = 645,757.90 × 150,018.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,501.13x = 96,875,554,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,875,554,030.20/430,501.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,029.73

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