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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,023.17, 795,039.39 and 150,943.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,023.17, 795,039.39 and 150,943.56 is: 226,416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,023.17 : 795,039.39 = 150,943.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,023.17/795,039.39 = 150,943.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,023.17x = 795,039.39 × 150,943.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,023.17x = 120,006,075,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,006,075,866.83/530,023.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,416.66

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