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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,821.20, 940,231.80 and 153,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,821.20, 940,231.80 and 153,511.20 is: 230,266.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,821.20 : 940,231.80 = 153,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,821.20/940,231.80 = 153,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,821.20x = 940,231.80 × 153,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,821.20x = 144,336,111,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,336,111,896.16/626,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,266.80

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