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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,853.27, 956,755.98 and 158,082.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,853.27, 956,755.98 and 158,082.66 is: 237,118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,853.27 : 956,755.98 = 158,082.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,853.27/956,755.98 = 158,082.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,853.27x = 956,755.98 × 158,082.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,853.27x = 151,246,530,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,246,530,289.31/637,853.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,118.06

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