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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,759, 857,675.22 and 151,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,759, 857,675.22 and 151,024.12 is: 226,545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,759 : 857,675.22 = 151,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,759/857,675.22 = 151,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,759x = 857,675.22 × 151,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,759x = 129,529,645,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,529,645,346.31/571,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,545.88

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