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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492,236.30, 738,462.79 and 150,682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492,236.30, 738,462.79 and 150,682.44 is: 226,056.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,236.30 : 738,462.79 = 150,682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,236.30/738,462.79 = 150,682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,236.30x = 738,462.79 × 150,682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,236.30x = 111,273,378,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,273,378,004.00/492,236.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,056.83

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