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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,276.44, 631,852.37 and 154,974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,276.44, 631,852.37 and 154,974.68 is: 232,439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,276.44 : 631,852.37 = 154,974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,276.44/631,852.37 = 154,974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,276.44x = 631,852.37 × 154,974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,276.44x = 97,921,122,290.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,921,122,290.36/421,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,439.11

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