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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,713.14, 637,179.97 and 158,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,713.14, 637,179.97 and 158,475.66 is: 237,754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,713.14 : 637,179.97 = 158,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,713.14/637,179.97 = 158,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,713.14x = 637,179.97 × 158,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,713.14x = 100,977,513,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,977,513,796.06/424,713.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,754.63

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