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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,256.36, 637,663.14 and 158,797.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,256.36, 637,663.14 and 158,797.77 is: 238,113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,256.36 : 637,663.14 = 158,797.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,256.36/637,663.14 = 158,797.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,256.36x = 637,663.14 × 158,797.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,256.36x = 101,259,484,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,259,484,643.20/425,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,113.98

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