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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,207, 634,847.76 and 156,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,207, 634,847.76 and 156,970.44 is: 235,469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,207 : 634,847.76 = 156,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,207/634,847.76 = 156,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,207x = 634,847.76 × 156,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,207x = 99,652,332,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,652,332,220.21/423,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,469.48

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