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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,558.20, 651,808.75 and 150,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,558.20, 651,808.75 and 150,182.59 is: 225,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,558.20 : 651,808.75 = 150,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,558.20/651,808.75 = 150,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,558.20x = 651,808.75 × 150,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,558.20x = 97,890,326,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,890,326,259.66/434,558.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,264.02

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