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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,948.32, 637,533.52 and 158,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,948.32, 637,533.52 and 158,711.04 is: 238,108.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,948.32 : 637,533.52 = 158,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,948.32/637,533.52 = 158,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,948.32x = 637,533.52 × 158,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,948.32x = 101,183,607,994.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,183,607,994.06/424,948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,108.03

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