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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,981.46, 944,976 and 156,666.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,981.46, 944,976 and 156,666.87 is: 235,001.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,981.46 : 944,976 = 156,666.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,981.46/944,976 = 156,666.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,981.46x = 944,976 × 156,666.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,981.46x = 148,046,432,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,046,432,145.12/629,981.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,001.25

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