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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,540.46, 651,782.75 and 150,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,540.46, 651,782.75 and 150,223.17 is: 225,325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,540.46 : 651,782.75 = 150,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,540.46/651,782.75 = 150,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,540.46x = 651,782.75 × 150,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,540.46x = 97,912,870,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,912,870,105.20/434,540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,325.09

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