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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,957.40, 437,633.70 and 158,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,957.40, 437,633.70 and 158,555.80 is: 237,669.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,957.40 : 437,633.70 = 158,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,957.40/437,633.70 = 158,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,957.40x = 437,633.70 × 158,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,957.40x = 69,389,361,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,389,361,410.46/291,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,669.47

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