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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,852.02, 956,754.11 and 158,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,852.02, 956,754.11 and 158,081.40 is: 237,116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,852.02 : 956,754.11 = 158,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,852.02/956,754.11 = 158,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,852.02x = 956,754.11 × 158,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,852.02x = 151,245,031,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,245,031,161.24/637,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,116.17

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