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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,425.66, 899,117.75 and 150,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,425.66, 899,117.75 and 150,150.40 is: 225,220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,425.66 : 899,117.75 = 150,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,425.66/899,117.75 = 150,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,425.66x = 899,117.75 × 150,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,425.66x = 135,002,884,563.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,002,884,563.26/599,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,220.40

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