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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,169, 786,253.50 and 150,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,169, 786,253.50 and 150,192 is: 225,288

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,169 : 786,253.50 = 150,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,169/786,253.50 = 150,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,169x = 786,253.50 × 150,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,169x = 118,088,985,672
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,088,985,672/524,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,288

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