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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,300.26, 940,968.83 and 153,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,300.26, 940,968.83 and 153,985.60 is: 230,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,300.26 : 940,968.83 = 153,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,300.26/940,968.83 = 153,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,300.26x = 940,968.83 × 153,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,300.26x = 144,895,646,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,895,646,746.50/627,300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,982.92

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