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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,432.94, 899,128.66 and 150,157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,432.94, 899,128.66 and 150,157.68 is: 225,231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,432.94 : 899,128.66 = 150,157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,432.94/899,128.66 = 150,157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,432.94x = 899,128.66 × 150,157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,432.94x = 135,011,073,607.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,011,073,607.11/599,432.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,231.32

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