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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,035.87, 934,553.69 and 149,721.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,035.87, 934,553.69 and 149,721.23 is: 224,581.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,035.87 : 934,553.69 = 149,721.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,035.87/934,553.69 = 149,721.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,035.87x = 934,553.69 × 149,721.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,035.87x = 139,922,530,117.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,922,530,117.07/623,035.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,581.82

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