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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,074.33, 942,112.02 and 154,759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,074.33, 942,112.02 and 154,759.74 is: 232,139.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,074.33 : 942,112.02 = 154,759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,074.33/942,112.02 = 154,759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,074.33x = 942,112.02 × 154,759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,074.33x = 145,801,011,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,801,011,266.08/628,074.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,139.74

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