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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,223.28, 948,337.08 and 158,905.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,223.28, 948,337.08 and 158,905.72 is: 238,359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,223.28 : 948,337.08 = 158,905.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,223.28/948,337.08 = 158,905.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,223.28x = 948,337.08 × 158,905.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,223.28x = 150,696,186,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,696,186,500.10/632,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,359.12

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