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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,853.52, 956,756.35 and 158,082.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,853.52, 956,756.35 and 158,082.90 is: 237,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,853.52 : 956,756.35 = 158,082.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,853.52/956,756.35 = 158,082.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,853.52x = 956,756.35 × 158,082.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,853.52x = 151,246,818,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,246,818,401.42/637,853.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,118.42

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