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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,133.24, 867,137.58 and 151,712.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,133.24, 867,137.58 and 151,712.04 is: 227,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,133.24 : 867,137.58 = 151,712.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,133.24/867,137.58 = 151,712.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,133.24x = 867,137.58 × 151,712.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,133.24x = 131,555,211,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,555,211,222.46/578,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,551.72

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