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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,253.50, 855,347.04 and 149,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,253.50, 855,347.04 and 149,529.24 is: 224,285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,253.50 : 855,347.04 = 149,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,253.50/855,347.04 = 149,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,253.50x = 855,347.04 × 149,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,253.50x = 127,899,392,827.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,899,392,827.45/570,253.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,285.15

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