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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,316.36, 857,026.49 and 150,592.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,316.36, 857,026.49 and 150,592.23 is: 225,902.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,316.36 : 857,026.49 = 150,592.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,316.36/857,026.49 = 150,592.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,316.36x = 857,026.49 × 150,592.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,316.36x = 129,061,529,545.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,061,529,545.21/571,316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,902.04

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