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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,717.46, 637,186.46 and 158,479.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,717.46, 637,186.46 and 158,479.97 is: 237,761.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,717.46 : 637,186.46 = 158,479.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,717.46/637,186.46 = 158,479.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,717.46x = 637,186.46 × 158,479.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,717.46x = 100,981,287,086.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,981,287,086.87/424,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,761.09

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