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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,615.32, 786,957.70 and 150,641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,615.32, 786,957.70 and 150,641.56 is: 225,972.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,615.32 : 786,957.70 = 150,641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,615.32/786,957.70 = 150,641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,615.32x = 786,957.70 × 150,641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,615.32x = 118,548,535,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,548,535,582.01/524,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,972.31

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