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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,368.13, 795,430.69 and 151,281.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,368.13, 795,430.69 and 151,281.65 is: 226,887.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,368.13 : 795,430.69 = 151,281.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,368.13/795,430.69 = 151,281.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,368.13x = 795,430.69 × 151,281.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,368.13x = 120,334,067,243.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,334,067,243.84/530,368.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,887.82

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