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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,555.26, 938,332.98 and 152,240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,555.26, 938,332.98 and 152,240.61 is: 228,360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,555.26 : 938,332.98 = 152,240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,555.26/938,332.98 = 152,240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,555.26x = 938,332.98 × 152,240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,555.26x = 142,852,385,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,852,385,258.32/625,555.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,360.94

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