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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,637.94, 857,544.39 and 150,946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,637.94, 857,544.39 and 150,946.62 is: 226,443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,637.94 : 857,544.39 = 150,946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,637.94/857,544.39 = 150,946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,637.94x = 857,544.39 × 150,946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,637.94x = 129,443,427,170.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,443,427,170.46/571,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,443.03

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