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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601,373.75, 902,113.91 and 158,141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601,373.75, 902,113.91 and 158,141.75 is: 237,226.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601,373.75 : 902,113.91 = 158,141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601,373.75/902,113.91 = 158,141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601,373.75x = 902,113.91 × 158,141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601,373.75x = 142,661,871,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,661,871,636.03/601,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,226.64

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