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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,098.89, 757,681.14 and 150,083.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,098.89, 757,681.14 and 150,083.18 is: 225,134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,098.89 : 757,681.14 = 150,083.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,098.89/757,681.14 = 150,083.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,098.89x = 757,681.14 × 150,083.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,098.89x = 113,715,193,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,715,193,688.72/505,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,134.52

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