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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,434.50, 911,206.23 and 158,159.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,434.50, 911,206.23 and 158,159.26 is: 237,253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,434.50 : 911,206.23 = 158,159.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,434.50/911,206.23 = 158,159.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,434.50x = 911,206.23 × 158,159.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,434.50x = 144,115,702,782.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,115,702,782.60/607,434.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,253.07

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