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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,149.26, 757,848.62 and 150,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,149.26, 757,848.62 and 150,161.76 is: 225,279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,149.26 : 757,848.62 = 150,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,149.26/757,848.62 = 150,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,149.26x = 757,848.62 × 150,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,149.26x = 113,799,882,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,799,882,968.18/505,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,279.72

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