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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,497.38, 957,718.35 and 158,715.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,497.38, 957,718.35 and 158,715.05 is: 238,065.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,497.38 : 957,718.35 = 158,715.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,497.38/957,718.35 = 158,715.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,497.38x = 957,718.35 × 158,715.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,497.38x = 152,004,311,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,004,311,017.58/638,497.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,065.68

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