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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,143.12, 912,268.16 and 158,860.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,143.12, 912,268.16 and 158,860.44 is: 238,304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,143.12 : 912,268.16 = 158,860.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,143.12/912,268.16 = 158,860.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,143.12x = 912,268.16 × 158,860.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,143.12x = 144,923,321,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,923,321,295.59/608,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,304.63

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