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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544,281.36, 816,437.40 and 150,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544,281.36, 816,437.40 and 150,297.36 is: 225,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544,281.36 : 816,437.40 = 150,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544,281.36/816,437.40 = 150,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544,281.36x = 816,437.40 × 150,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544,281.36x = 122,708,385,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,708,385,825.26/544,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,450.28

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