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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,171.55, 937,757.30 and 151,853.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,171.55, 937,757.30 and 151,853.72 is: 227,780.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,171.55 : 937,757.30 = 151,853.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,171.55/937,757.30 = 151,853.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,171.55x = 937,757.30 × 151,853.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,171.55x = 142,401,929,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,401,929,014.10/625,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,780.57

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