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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,942.66, 901,355.31 and 157,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,942.66, 901,355.31 and 157,710.66 is: 236,550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,942.66 : 901,355.31 = 157,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,942.66/901,355.31 = 157,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,942.66x = 901,355.31 × 157,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,942.66x = 142,153,340,834.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,153,340,834.61/600,942.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,550.59

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