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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,852.53, 956,754.86 and 158,081.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,852.53, 956,754.86 and 158,081.91 is: 237,116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,852.53 : 956,754.86 = 158,081.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,852.53/956,754.86 = 158,081.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,852.53x = 956,754.86 × 158,081.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,852.53x = 151,245,630,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,245,630,096.40/637,852.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,116.93

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