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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,256.32, 757,897.24 and 150,273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,256.32, 757,897.24 and 150,273.42 is: 225,413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,256.32 : 757,897.24 = 150,273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,256.32/757,897.24 = 150,273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,256.32x = 757,897.24 × 150,273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,256.32x = 113,891,810,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,891,810,263.36/505,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,413.93

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