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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,647.08, 636,773.79 and 158,336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,647.08, 636,773.79 and 158,336.09 is: 237,430.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,647.08 : 636,773.79 = 158,336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,647.08/636,773.79 = 158,336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,647.08x = 636,773.79 × 158,336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,647.08x = 100,824,273,715.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,824,273,715.02/424,647.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,430.75

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