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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,162.09, 867,180.80 and 151,740.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,162.09, 867,180.80 and 151,740.66 is: 227,594.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,162.09 : 867,180.80 = 151,740.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,162.09/867,180.80 = 151,740.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,162.09x = 867,180.80 × 151,740.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,162.09x = 131,586,585,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,586,585,684.72/578,162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,594.63

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