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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,871.02, 913,310.42 and 159,588.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,871.02, 913,310.42 and 159,588.00 is: 239,383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,871.02 : 913,310.42 = 159,588.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,871.02/913,310.42 = 159,588.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,871.02x = 913,310.42 × 159,588.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,871.02x = 145,753,379,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,753,379,561.44/608,871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,383.01

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