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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,166.86, 795,276.56 and 151,143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,166.86, 795,276.56 and 151,143.43 is: 226,722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,166.86 : 795,276.56 = 151,143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,166.86/795,276.56 = 151,143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,166.86x = 795,276.56 × 151,143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,166.86x = 120,200,826,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,200,826,321.28/530,166.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,722.63

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