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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,899.10, 901,290.24 and 157,667.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,899.10, 901,290.24 and 157,667.10 is: 236,485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,899.10 : 901,290.24 = 157,667.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,899.10/901,290.24 = 157,667.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,899.10x = 901,290.24 × 157,667.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,899.10x = 142,103,818,399.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,103,818,399.10/600,899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,485.32

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