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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,754.08, 724,131.12 and 150,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,754.08, 724,131.12 and 150,356 is: 225,534

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,754.08 : 724,131.12 = 150,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,754.08/724,131.12 = 150,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,754.08x = 724,131.12 × 150,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,754.08x = 108,877,458,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,877,458,678.72/482,754.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,534

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