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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,542.16, 866,247 and 151,119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,542.16, 866,247 and 151,119.19 is: 226,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,542.16 : 866,247 = 151,119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,542.16/866,247 = 151,119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,542.16x = 866,247 × 151,119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,542.16x = 130,906,544,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,906,544,979.93/577,542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,661.45

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