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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,439.34, 938,159.01 and 152,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,439.34, 938,159.01 and 152,125.02 is: 228,187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,439.34 : 938,159.01 = 152,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,439.34/938,159.01 = 152,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,439.34x = 938,159.01 × 152,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,439.34x = 142,717,458,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,717,458,159.43/625,439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,187.53

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