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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,463.28, 857,110.68 and 150,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,463.28, 857,110.68 and 150,768.72 is: 226,130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,463.28 : 857,110.68 = 150,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,463.28/857,110.68 = 150,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,463.28x = 857,110.68 × 150,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,463.28x = 129,225,480,121.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,225,480,121.93/571,463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,130.86

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