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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,032.44, 637,474.68 and 158,795.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,032.44, 637,474.68 and 158,795.16 is: 238,165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,032.44 : 637,474.68 = 158,795.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,032.44/637,474.68 = 158,795.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,032.44x = 637,474.68 × 158,795.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,032.44x = 101,227,893,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,227,893,806.55/425,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,165.10

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