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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,391, 912,586.50 and 165,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,391, 912,586.50 and 165,159 is: 247,738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,391 : 912,586.50 = 165,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,391/912,586.50 = 165,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,391x = 912,586.50 × 165,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,391x = 150,721,873,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,721,873,753.50/608,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,738.50

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