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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,852.27, 956,754.49 and 158,081.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,852.27, 956,754.49 and 158,081.66 is: 237,116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,852.27 : 956,754.49 = 158,081.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,852.27/956,754.49 = 158,081.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,852.27x = 956,754.49 × 158,081.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,852.27x = 151,245,332,417.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,245,332,417.47/637,852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,116.55

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