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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,445.28, 857,083.68 and 150,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,445.28, 857,083.68 and 150,750.72 is: 226,103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,445.28 : 857,083.68 = 150,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,445.28/857,083.68 = 150,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,445.28x = 857,083.68 × 150,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,445.28x = 129,205,981,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,205,981,860.25/571,445.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,103.86

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