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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,982.30, 944,977.23 and 156,667.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,982.30, 944,977.23 and 156,667.68 is: 235,002.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,982.30 : 944,977.23 = 156,667.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,982.30/944,977.23 = 156,667.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,982.30x = 944,977.23 × 156,667.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,982.30x = 148,047,390,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,047,390,276.93/629,982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,002.46

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