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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,068.78, 730,604.52 and 150,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,068.78, 730,604.52 and 150,098.54 is: 225,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,068.78 : 730,604.52 = 150,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,068.78/730,604.52 = 150,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,068.78x = 730,604.52 × 150,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,068.78x = 109,662,671,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,662,671,769.40/487,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,148.23

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