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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,236.60, 655,854.90 and 156,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,236.60, 655,854.90 and 156,782.20 is: 235,173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,236.60 : 655,854.90 = 156,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,236.60/655,854.90 = 156,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,236.60x = 655,854.90 × 156,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,236.60x = 102,826,374,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,826,374,102.78/437,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,173.30

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