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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,407.03, 912,540.82 and 159,171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,407.03, 912,540.82 and 159,171.25 is: 238,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,407.03 : 912,540.82 = 159,171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,407.03/912,540.82 = 159,171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,407.03x = 912,540.82 × 159,171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,407.03x = 145,250,262,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,250,262,995.43/608,407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,738.63

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