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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,221.74, 795,357.18 and 151,168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,221.74, 795,357.18 and 151,168.20 is: 226,759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,221.74 : 795,357.18 = 151,168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,221.74/795,357.18 = 151,168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,221.74x = 795,357.18 × 151,168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,221.74x = 120,232,713,257.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,232,713,257.68/530,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,759.30

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