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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,741.68, 856,047.72 and 150,050.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,741.68, 856,047.72 and 150,050.36 is: 225,058.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,741.68 : 856,047.72 = 150,050.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,741.68/856,047.72 = 150,050.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,741.68x = 856,047.72 × 150,050.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,741.68x = 128,450,268,563.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,450,268,563.18/570,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,058.50

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