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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,057.34, 700,586.55 and 151,538.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,057.34, 700,586.55 and 151,538.85 is: 227,308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,057.34 : 700,586.55 = 151,538.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,057.34/700,586.55 = 151,538.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,057.34x = 700,586.55 × 151,538.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,057.34x = 106,166,080,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,166,080,112.47/467,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,308.45

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