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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,174.24, 945,256.50 and 156,856.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,174.24, 945,256.50 and 156,856.44 is: 235,283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,174.24 : 945,256.50 = 156,856.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,174.24/945,256.50 = 156,856.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,174.24x = 945,256.50 × 156,856.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,174.24x = 148,269,569,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,269,569,476.86/630,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,283.45

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