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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,321.46, 651,569.10 and 150,022.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,321.46, 651,569.10 and 150,022.38 is: 225,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,321.46 : 651,569.10 = 150,022.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,321.46/651,569.10 = 150,022.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,321.46x = 651,569.10 × 150,022.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,321.46x = 97,749,947,116.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,749,947,116.46/434,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,063.59

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