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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,669.03, 985,003.73 and 158,033.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,669.03, 985,003.73 and 158,033.03 is: 237,049.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,669.03 : 985,003.73 = 158,033.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,669.03/985,003.73 = 158,033.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,669.03x = 985,003.73 × 158,033.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,669.03x = 155,663,123,223.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,663,123,223.04/656,669.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,049.59

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