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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,872.33, 637,308.51 and 158,653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,872.33, 637,308.51 and 158,653.63 is: 237,980.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,872.33 : 637,308.51 = 158,653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,872.33/637,308.51 = 158,653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,872.33x = 637,308.51 × 158,653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,872.33x = 101,111,308,541.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,111,308,541.39/424,872.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,980.45

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