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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,026.17, 795,043.89 and 150,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,026.17, 795,043.89 and 150,946.56 is: 226,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,026.17 : 795,043.89 = 150,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,026.17/795,043.89 = 150,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,026.17x = 795,043.89 × 150,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,026.17x = 120,009,140,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,009,140,244.52/530,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,421.16

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