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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,182.12, 946,773.30 and 157,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,182.12, 946,773.30 and 157,867.52 is: 236,801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,182.12 : 946,773.30 = 157,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,182.12/946,773.30 = 157,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,182.12x = 946,773.30 × 157,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,182.12x = 149,464,752,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,464,752,873.22/631,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,801.31

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