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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,151.48, 750,227.23 and 184,608.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,151.48, 750,227.23 and 184,608.39 is: 276,912.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,151.48 : 750,227.23 = 184,608.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,151.48/750,227.23 = 184,608.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,151.48x = 750,227.23 × 184,608.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,151.48x = 138,498,241,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,498,241,219.74/500,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,912.59

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