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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,235.88, 637,632.36 and 158,777.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,235.88, 637,632.36 and 158,777.26 is: 238,083.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,235.88 : 637,632.36 = 158,777.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,235.88/637,632.36 = 158,777.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,235.88x = 637,632.36 × 158,777.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,235.88x = 101,241,519,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,241,519,008.13/425,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,083.20

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