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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,956.40, 615,997.20 and 158,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,956.40, 615,997.20 and 158,139.20 is: 237,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,956.40 : 615,997.20 = 158,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,956.40/615,997.20 = 158,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,956.40x = 615,997.20 × 158,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,956.40x = 97,413,304,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,413,304,410.24/410,956.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,040.49

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