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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,968.51, 985,450.94 and 158,332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,968.51, 985,450.94 and 158,332.51 is: 237,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,968.51 : 985,450.94 = 158,332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,968.51/985,450.94 = 158,332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,968.51x = 985,450.94 × 158,332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,968.51x = 156,028,920,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,028,920,812.06/656,968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,498.33

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