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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,063.39, 616,221.41 and 158,182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,063.39, 616,221.41 and 158,182.61 is: 237,130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,063.39 : 616,221.41 = 158,182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,063.39/616,221.41 = 158,182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,063.39x = 616,221.41 × 158,182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,063.39x = 97,475,507,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,475,507,099.66/411,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,130.11

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