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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,427.32, 899,120.23 and 150,152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,427.32, 899,120.23 and 150,152.06 is: 225,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,427.32 : 899,120.23 = 150,152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,427.32/899,120.23 = 150,152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,427.32x = 899,120.23 × 150,152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,427.32x = 135,004,754,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,004,754,722.17/599,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,222.89

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