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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,159.34, 786,234.69 and 150,182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,159.34, 786,234.69 and 150,182.70 is: 225,272.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,159.34 : 786,234.69 = 150,182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,159.34/786,234.69 = 150,182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,159.34x = 786,234.69 × 150,182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,159.34x = 118,078,848,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,078,848,577.86/524,159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,272.81

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