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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,869.32, 940,297.50 and 153,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,869.32, 940,297.50 and 153,557.16 is: 230,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,869.32 : 940,297.50 = 153,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,869.32/940,297.50 = 153,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,869.32x = 940,297.50 × 153,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,869.32x = 144,389,413,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,389,413,655.10/626,869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,334.15

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