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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,948.89, 652,155.35 and 150,573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,948.89, 652,155.35 and 150,573.28 is: 225,767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,948.89 : 652,155.35 = 150,573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,948.89/652,155.35 = 150,573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,948.89x = 652,155.35 × 150,573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,948.89x = 98,197,169,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,197,169,805.56/434,948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,767.15

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