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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,826.31, 856,171.42 and 150,134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,826.31, 856,171.42 and 150,134.99 is: 225,184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,826.31 : 856,171.42 = 150,134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,826.31/856,171.42 = 150,134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,826.31x = 856,171.42 × 150,134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,826.31x = 128,541,282,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,541,282,923.79/570,826.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,184.58

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