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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,907.45, 911,861.90 and 158,627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,907.45, 911,861.90 and 158,627.99 is: 237,942.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,907.45 : 911,861.90 = 158,627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,907.45/911,861.90 = 158,627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,907.45x = 911,861.90 × 158,627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,907.45x = 144,646,819,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,646,819,561.44/607,907.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,942.17

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