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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,544, 725,341.92 and 151,145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,544, 725,341.92 and 151,145.92 is: 226,726.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,544 : 725,341.92 = 151,145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,544/725,341.92 = 151,145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,544x = 725,341.92 × 151,145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,544x = 109,632,471,812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,632,471,812.97/483,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,726.98

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