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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,972.55, 944,962.59 and 156,657.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,972.55, 944,962.59 and 156,657.92 is: 234,987.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,972.55 : 944,962.59 = 156,657.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,972.55/944,962.59 = 156,657.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,972.55x = 944,962.59 × 156,657.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,972.55x = 148,035,869,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,035,869,102.40/629,972.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,987.81

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