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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,299.96, 731,018.52 and 150,367.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,299.96, 731,018.52 and 150,367.95 is: 225,573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,299.96 : 731,018.52 = 150,367.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,299.96/731,018.52 = 150,367.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,299.96x = 731,018.52 × 150,367.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,299.96x = 109,921,756,264.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,921,756,264.43/487,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,573.09

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