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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,330.60, 646,995.90 and 150,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,330.60, 646,995.90 and 150,818.60 is: 226,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,330.60 : 646,995.90 = 150,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,330.60/646,995.90 = 150,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,330.60x = 646,995.90 × 150,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,330.60x = 97,579,015,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,579,015,843.74/431,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,227.90

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