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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,479.31, 936,721.44 and 151,163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,479.31, 936,721.44 and 151,163.91 is: 226,746.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,479.31 : 936,721.44 = 151,163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,479.31/936,721.44 = 151,163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,479.31x = 936,721.44 × 151,163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,479.31x = 141,598,475,451.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,598,475,451.23/624,479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,746.46

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