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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,856.61, 646,580.13 and 150,373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,856.61, 646,580.13 and 150,373.86 is: 225,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,856.61 : 646,580.13 = 150,373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,856.61/646,580.13 = 150,373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,856.61x = 646,580.13 × 150,373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,856.61x = 97,228,749,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,228,749,947.40/430,856.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,663.82

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