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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,767.42, 637,130.37 and 158,507.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,767.42, 637,130.37 and 158,507.18 is: 237,753.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,767.42 : 637,130.37 = 158,507.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,767.42/637,130.37 = 158,507.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,767.42x = 637,130.37 × 158,507.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,767.42x = 100,989,738,241.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,989,738,241.06/424,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,753.02

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