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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,082.66, 795,162.87 and 150,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,082.66, 795,162.87 and 150,996.18 is: 226,505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,082.66 : 795,162.87 = 150,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,082.66/795,162.87 = 150,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,082.66x = 795,162.87 × 150,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,082.66x = 120,066,555,847.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,066,555,847.84/530,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,505.35

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