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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,196.26, 750,365.96 and 154,009.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,196.26, 750,365.96 and 154,009.03 is: 231,035.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,196.26 : 750,365.96 = 154,009.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,196.26/750,365.96 = 154,009.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,196.26x = 750,365.96 × 154,009.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,196.26x = 115,563,132,899.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,563,132,899.17/500,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,035.58

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