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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,037.95, 955,558.91 and 157,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,037.95, 955,558.91 and 157,265.80 is: 235,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,037.95 : 955,558.91 = 157,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,037.95/955,558.91 = 157,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,037.95x = 955,558.91 × 157,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,037.95x = 150,276,741,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,276,741,110.34/637,037.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,899.20

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