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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,891.10, 901,278.24 and 157,659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,891.10, 901,278.24 and 157,659.10 is: 236,473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,891.10 : 901,278.24 = 157,659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,891.10/901,278.24 = 157,659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,891.10x = 901,278.24 × 157,659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,891.10x = 142,094,716,167.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,094,716,167.98/600,891.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,473.32

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