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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,977.35, 913,466.03 and 159,697.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,977.35, 913,466.03 and 159,697.35 is: 239,546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,977.35 : 913,466.03 = 159,697.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,977.35/913,466.03 = 159,697.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,977.35x = 913,466.03 × 159,697.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,977.35x = 145,878,103,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,878,103,507.53/608,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,546.03

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