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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,473.24, 942,711.80 and 155,158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,473.24, 942,711.80 and 155,158.65 is: 232,738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,473.24 : 942,711.80 = 155,158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,473.24/942,711.80 = 155,158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,473.24x = 942,711.80 × 155,158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,473.24x = 146,269,889,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,269,889,451.28/628,473.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,738.45

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