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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,745.87, 911,619.48 and 158,466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,745.87, 911,619.48 and 158,466.36 is: 237,699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,745.87 : 911,619.48 = 158,466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,745.87/911,619.48 = 158,466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,745.87x = 911,619.48 × 158,466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,745.87x = 144,461,020,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,461,020,700.69/607,745.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,699.72

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