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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,982.18, 944,976.99 and 156,667.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,982.18, 944,976.99 and 156,667.56 is: 235,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,982.18 : 944,976.99 = 156,667.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,982.18/944,976.99 = 156,667.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,982.18x = 944,976.99 × 156,667.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,982.18x = 148,047,239,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,047,239,279.44/629,982.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,002.27

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