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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,525.38, 795,835.44 and 151,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,525.38, 795,835.44 and 151,439 is: 227,172.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,525.38 : 795,835.44 = 151,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,525.38/795,835.44 = 151,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,525.38x = 795,835.44 × 151,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,525.38x = 120,520,523,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,520,523,198.16/530,525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,172.02

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