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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,158.95, 924,228.42 and 237,162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,158.95, 924,228.42 and 237,162.02 is: 355,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,158.95 : 924,228.42 = 237,162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,158.95/924,228.42 = 237,162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,158.95x = 924,228.42 × 237,162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,158.95x = 219,191,874,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,191,874,407.47/616,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,739.17

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