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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,554.51, 938,331.86 and 152,239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,554.51, 938,331.86 and 152,239.86 is: 228,359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,554.51 : 938,331.86 = 152,239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,554.51/938,331.86 = 152,239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,554.51x = 938,331.86 × 152,239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,554.51x = 142,851,510,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,851,510,999.94/625,554.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,359.81

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