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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,558.14, 938,337.30 and 152,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,558.14, 938,337.30 and 152,243.50 is: 228,365.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,558.14 : 938,337.30 = 152,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,558.14/938,337.30 = 152,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,558.14x = 938,337.30 × 152,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,558.14x = 142,855,754,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,855,754,732.55/625,558.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,365.27

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