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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,301.83, 934,952.70 and 149,987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,301.83, 934,952.70 and 149,987.24 is: 224,980.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,301.83 : 934,952.70 = 149,987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,301.83/934,952.70 = 149,987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,301.83x = 934,952.70 × 149,987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,301.83x = 140,230,970,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,230,970,328.78/623,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,980.84

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