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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,751.88, 911,628.51 and 158,472.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,751.88, 911,628.51 and 158,472.36 is: 237,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,751.88 : 911,628.51 = 158,472.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,751.88/911,628.51 = 158,472.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,751.88x = 911,628.51 × 158,472.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,751.88x = 144,467,921,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,467,921,422.98/607,751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,708.72

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