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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,394.64, 947,091.14 and 158,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,394.64, 947,091.14 and 158,079.95 is: 237,119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,394.64 : 947,091.14 = 158,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,394.64/947,091.14 = 158,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,394.64x = 947,091.14 × 158,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,394.64x = 149,716,114,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,716,114,530.79/631,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,119.71

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