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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,076.89, 616,241.64 and 158,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,076.89, 616,241.64 and 158,196.12 is: 237,150.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,076.89 : 616,241.64 = 158,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,076.89/616,241.64 = 158,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,076.89x = 616,241.64 × 158,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,076.89x = 97,487,036,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,487,036,430.44/411,076.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,150.37

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