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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,047.58, 655,571.37 and 156,761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,047.58, 655,571.37 and 156,761.66 is: 235,142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,047.58 : 655,571.37 = 156,761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,047.58/655,571.37 = 156,761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,047.58x = 655,571.37 × 156,761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,047.58x = 102,768,456,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,768,456,209.67/437,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,142.49

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