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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,257.56, 900,320.01 and 150,978.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,257.56, 900,320.01 and 150,978.61 is: 226,451.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,257.56 : 900,320.01 = 150,978.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,257.56/900,320.01 = 150,978.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,257.56x = 900,320.01 × 150,978.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,257.56x = 135,929,062,541.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,929,062,541.32/600,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,451.23

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