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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,279.31, 631,856.66 and 154,977.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,279.31, 631,856.66 and 154,977.54 is: 232,443.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,279.31 : 631,856.66 = 154,977.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,279.31/631,856.66 = 154,977.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,279.31x = 631,856.66 × 154,977.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,279.31x = 97,923,586,865.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,923,586,865.25/421,279.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,443.38

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