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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,430.46, 938,136.78 and 152,116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,430.46, 938,136.78 and 152,116.68 is: 228,172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,430.46 : 938,136.78 = 152,116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,430.46/938,136.78 = 152,116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,430.46x = 938,136.78 × 152,116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,430.46x = 142,706,252,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,706,252,359.49/625,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,172.85

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