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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,855.60, 937,283.40 and 151,540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,855.60, 937,283.40 and 151,540.20 is: 227,310.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,855.60 : 937,283.40 = 151,540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,855.60/937,283.40 = 151,540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,855.60x = 937,283.40 × 151,540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,855.60x = 142,036,113,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,036,113,892.68/624,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,310.30

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