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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,993.64, 610,407.34 and 154,186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,993.64, 610,407.34 and 154,186.98 is: 231,248.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,993.64 : 610,407.34 = 154,186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,993.64/610,407.34 = 154,186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,993.64x = 610,407.34 × 154,186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,993.64x = 94,116,864,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,116,864,324.43/406,993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,248.98

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