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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,141.02, 757,828.17 and 150,147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,141.02, 757,828.17 and 150,147.18 is: 225,255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,141.02 : 757,828.17 = 150,147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,141.02/757,828.17 = 150,147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,141.02x = 757,828.17 × 150,147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,141.02x = 113,785,762,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,785,762,650.06/505,141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,255.44

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