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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,852.77, 956,755.23 and 158,082.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,852.77, 956,755.23 and 158,082.15 is: 237,117.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,852.77 : 956,755.23 = 158,082.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,852.77/956,755.23 = 158,082.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,852.77x = 956,755.23 × 158,082.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,852.77x = 151,245,923,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,245,923,782.15/637,852.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,117.30

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