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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,111.30, 612,166.95 and 158,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,111.30, 612,166.95 and 158,793.30 is: 238,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,111.30 : 612,166.95 = 158,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,111.30/612,166.95 = 158,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,111.30x = 612,166.95 × 158,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,111.30x = 97,208,010,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,208,010,141.44/408,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,189.95

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