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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,897.66, 901,287.93 and 157,665.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,897.66, 901,287.93 and 157,665.66 is: 236,483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,897.66 : 901,287.93 = 157,665.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,897.66/901,287.93 = 157,665.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,897.66x = 901,287.93 × 157,665.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,897.66x = 142,102,156,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,102,156,333.48/600,897.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,483.12

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