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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,706, 787,191.84 and 150,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,706, 787,191.84 and 150,729 is: 226,131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,706 : 787,191.84 = 150,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,706/787,191.84 = 150,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,706x = 787,191.84 × 150,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,706x = 118,652,638,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,652,638,851.36/524,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,131.66

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