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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,487.84, 899,210.97 and 150,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,487.84, 899,210.97 and 150,212.52 is: 225,313.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,487.84 : 899,210.97 = 150,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,487.84/899,210.97 = 150,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,487.84x = 899,210.97 × 150,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,487.84x = 135,072,745,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,072,745,815.34/599,487.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,313.57

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