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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,407.22, 912,541.10 and 159,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,407.22, 912,541.10 and 159,171.44 is: 238,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,407.22 : 912,541.10 = 159,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,407.22/912,541.10 = 159,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,407.22x = 912,541.10 × 159,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,407.22x = 145,250,480,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,250,480,946.18/608,407.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,738.92

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