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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,267.98, 627,124.59 and 151,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,267.98, 627,124.59 and 151,996.86 is: 227,894.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,267.98 : 627,124.59 = 151,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,267.98/627,124.59 = 151,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,267.98x = 627,124.59 × 151,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,267.98x = 95,320,968,508.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,320,968,508.79/418,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,894.49

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