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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,254.14, 795,261 and 151,166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,254.14, 795,261 and 151,166.46 is: 226,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,254.14 : 795,261 = 151,166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,254.14/795,261 = 151,166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,254.14x = 795,261 × 151,166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,254.14x = 120,216,790,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,216,790,146.06/530,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,715.42

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