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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,558.13, 938,337.29 and 152,243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,558.13, 938,337.29 and 152,243.49 is: 228,365.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,558.13 : 938,337.29 = 152,243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,558.13/938,337.29 = 152,243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,558.13x = 938,337.29 × 152,243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,558.13x = 142,855,743,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,855,743,826.74/625,558.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,365.26

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