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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,604, 876,890.88 and 158,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,604, 876,890.88 and 158,181.12 is: 237,267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,604 : 876,890.88 = 158,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,604/876,890.88 = 158,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,604x = 876,890.88 × 158,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,604x = 138,707,581,516.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,707,581,516.19/584,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,267.59

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