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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,947.12, 911,974.14 and 158,664.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,947.12, 911,974.14 and 158,664.42 is: 238,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,947.12 : 911,974.14 = 158,664.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,947.12/911,974.14 = 158,664.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,947.12x = 911,974.14 × 158,664.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,947.12x = 144,697,847,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,697,847,978.10/607,947.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,010.58

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