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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,926.38, 652,233.08 and 150,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,926.38, 652,233.08 and 150,539.70 is: 225,755.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,926.38 : 652,233.08 = 150,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,926.38/652,233.08 = 150,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,926.38x = 652,233.08 × 150,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,926.38x = 98,186,972,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,186,972,193.28/434,926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,755.38

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