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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,853.53, 956,756.36 and 158,082.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,853.53, 956,756.36 and 158,082.91 is: 237,118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,853.53 : 956,756.36 = 158,082.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,853.53/956,756.36 = 158,082.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,853.53x = 956,756.36 × 158,082.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,853.53x = 151,246,823,975.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,246,823,975.61/637,853.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,118.43

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