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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,860.76, 857,798.44 and 151,133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,860.76, 857,798.44 and 151,133 is: 226,701.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,860.76 : 857,798.44 = 151,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,860.76/857,798.44 = 151,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,860.76x = 857,798.44 × 151,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,860.76x = 129,641,651,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,641,651,632.52/571,860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,701.43

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