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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,117.89, 637,658.39 and 158,880.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,117.89, 637,658.39 and 158,880.72 is: 238,314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,117.89 : 637,658.39 = 158,880.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,117.89/637,658.39 = 158,880.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,117.89x = 637,658.39 × 158,880.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,117.89x = 101,311,624,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,311,624,117.24/425,117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,314.19

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