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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,150.06, 750,227.01 and 121,070.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,150.06, 750,227.01 and 121,070.18 is: 181,605.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,150.06 : 750,227.01 = 121,070.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,150.06/750,227.01 = 121,070.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,150.06x = 750,227.01 × 121,070.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,150.06x = 90,830,115,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,830,115,390.43/500,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,605.73

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