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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,046.58, 655,569.87 and 156,760.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,046.58, 655,569.87 and 156,760.66 is: 235,140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,046.58 : 655,569.87 = 156,760.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,046.58/655,569.87 = 156,760.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,046.58x = 655,569.87 × 156,760.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,046.58x = 102,767,563,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,767,563,270.54/437,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,140.99

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