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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,138.26, 646,711.17 and 150,656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,138.26, 646,711.17 and 150,656.14 is: 225,985.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,138.26 : 646,711.17 = 150,656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,138.26/646,711.17 = 150,656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,138.26x = 646,711.17 × 150,656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,138.26x = 97,431,008,567.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,431,008,567.08/431,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,985.53

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