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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,904.37, 911,856.96 and 158,624.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,904.37, 911,856.96 and 158,624.10 is: 237,936.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,904.37 : 911,856.96 = 158,624.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,904.37/911,856.96 = 158,624.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,904.37x = 911,856.96 × 158,624.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,904.37x = 144,642,489,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,642,489,608.74/607,904.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,936.26

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