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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,751.69, 597,886.62 and 158,902.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,751.69, 597,886.62 and 158,902.49 is: 238,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,751.69 : 597,886.62 = 158,902.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,751.69/597,886.62 = 158,902.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,751.69x = 597,886.62 × 158,902.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,751.69x = 95,005,672,655.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,005,672,655.68/398,751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,257.73

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