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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,988.30, 944,986.23 and 156,673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,988.30, 944,986.23 and 156,673.68 is: 235,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,988.30 : 944,986.23 = 156,673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,988.30/944,986.23 = 156,673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,988.30x = 944,986.23 × 156,673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,988.30x = 148,054,470,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,054,470,203.43/629,988.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,011.46

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