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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,047.30, 612,070.95 and 158,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,047.30, 612,070.95 and 158,729.30 is: 238,093.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,047.30 : 612,070.95 = 158,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,047.30/612,070.95 = 158,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,047.30x = 612,070.95 × 158,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,047.30x = 97,153,593,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,153,593,443.84/408,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,093.95

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