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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,886.37, 911,829.96 and 158,606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,886.37, 911,829.96 and 158,606.10 is: 237,909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,886.37 : 911,829.96 = 158,606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,886.37/911,829.96 = 158,606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,886.37x = 911,829.96 × 158,606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,886.37x = 144,621,793,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,621,793,818.76/607,886.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,909.26

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