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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,158.24, 945,232.50 and 156,840.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,158.24, 945,232.50 and 156,840.41 is: 235,259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,158.24 : 945,232.50 = 156,840.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,158.24/945,232.50 = 156,840.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,158.24x = 945,232.50 × 156,840.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,158.24x = 148,250,652,845.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,250,652,845.33/630,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,259.41

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