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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,652.96, 637,089.68 and 158,415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,652.96, 637,089.68 and 158,415.48 is: 237,664.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,652.96 : 637,089.68 = 158,415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,652.96/637,089.68 = 158,415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,652.96x = 637,089.68 × 158,415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,652.96x = 100,924,867,856.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,924,867,856.29/424,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,664.34

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