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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,258.56, 900,321.51 and 150,979.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,258.56, 900,321.51 and 150,979.61 is: 226,452.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,258.56 : 900,321.51 = 150,979.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,258.56/900,321.51 = 150,979.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,258.56x = 900,321.51 × 150,979.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,258.56x = 135,930,190,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,930,190,454.41/600,258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,452.73

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