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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,233.50, 675,128.34 and 158,088.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,233.50, 675,128.34 and 158,088.55 is: 237,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,233.50 : 675,128.34 = 158,088.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,233.50/675,128.34 = 158,088.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,233.50x = 675,128.34 × 158,088.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,233.50x = 106,730,060,334.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,730,060,334.51/450,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,054.91

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