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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,123.90, 637,667.40 and 158,886.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,123.90, 637,667.40 and 158,886.72 is: 238,323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,123.90 : 637,667.40 = 158,886.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,123.90/637,667.40 = 158,886.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,123.90x = 637,667.40 × 158,886.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,123.90x = 101,316,881,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,316,881,636.93/425,123.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,323.18

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