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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,980.09, 938,979.87 and 152,674.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,980.09, 938,979.87 and 152,674.41 is: 229,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,980.09 : 938,979.87 = 152,674.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,980.09/938,979.87 = 152,674.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,980.09x = 938,979.87 × 152,674.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,980.09x = 143,358,197,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,358,197,654.13/625,980.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,013.99

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