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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,591.88, 680,394.30 and 158,103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,591.88, 680,394.30 and 158,103.88 is: 237,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,591.88 : 680,394.30 = 158,103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,591.88/680,394.30 = 158,103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,591.88x = 680,394.30 × 158,103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,591.88x = 107,572,978,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,572,978,759.88/453,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,158.08

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