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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,436.31, 630,279.36 and 154,134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,436.31, 630,279.36 and 154,134.63 is: 231,064.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,436.31 : 630,279.36 = 154,134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,436.31/630,279.36 = 154,134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,436.31x = 630,279.36 × 154,134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,436.31x = 97,147,875,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,147,875,950.24/420,436.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,064.43

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