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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,943.66, 901,356.81 and 157,711.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,943.66, 901,356.81 and 157,711.66 is: 236,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,943.66 : 901,356.81 = 157,711.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,943.66/901,356.81 = 157,711.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,943.66x = 901,356.81 × 157,711.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,943.66x = 142,154,478,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,154,478,757.41/600,943.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,552.09

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