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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,406.03, 912,539.32 and 159,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,406.03, 912,539.32 and 159,170.25 is: 238,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,406.03 : 912,539.32 = 159,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,406.03/912,539.32 = 159,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,406.03x = 912,539.32 × 159,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,406.03x = 145,249,111,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,249,111,699.23/608,406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,737.13

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