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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,497.93, 857,181.29 and 150,806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,497.93, 857,181.29 and 150,806.61 is: 226,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,497.93 : 857,181.29 = 150,806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,497.93/857,181.29 = 150,806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,497.93x = 857,181.29 × 150,806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,497.93x = 129,268,603,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,268,603,746.29/571,497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,192.60

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