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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,503.40, 936,757.44 and 151,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,503.40, 936,757.44 and 151,188 is: 226,782.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,503.40 : 936,757.44 = 151,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,503.40/936,757.44 = 151,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,503.40x = 936,757.44 × 151,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,503.40x = 141,626,483,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,626,483,838.72/624,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,782.57

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