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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,144, 900,224.64 and 156,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,144, 900,224.64 and 156,912 is: 235,370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,144 : 900,224.64 = 156,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,144/900,224.64 = 156,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,144x = 900,224.64 × 156,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,144x = 141,256,048,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,256,048,711.68/600,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,370.26

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