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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,475.42, 911,200.82 and 158,186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,475.42, 911,200.82 and 158,186.34 is: 237,276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,475.42 : 911,200.82 = 158,186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,475.42/911,200.82 = 158,186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,475.42x = 911,200.82 × 158,186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,475.42x = 144,139,521,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,139,521,929.87/607,475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,276.31

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