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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,762.56, 637,254.60 and 158,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,762.56, 637,254.60 and 158,525.28 is: 237,829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,762.56 : 637,254.60 = 158,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,762.56/637,254.60 = 158,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,762.56x = 637,254.60 × 158,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,762.56x = 101,020,963,896.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,020,963,896.29/424,762.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,829.26

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