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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,853.15, 956,755.80 and 158,082.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,853.15, 956,755.80 and 158,082.53 is: 237,117.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,853.15 : 956,755.80 = 158,082.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,853.15/956,755.80 = 158,082.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,853.15x = 956,755.80 × 158,082.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,853.15x = 151,246,376,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,246,376,665.76/637,853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,117.86

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