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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,237.60, 655,856.40 and 156,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,237.60, 655,856.40 and 156,783.20 is: 235,174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,237.60 : 655,856.40 = 156,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,237.60/655,856.40 = 156,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,237.60x = 655,856.40 × 156,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,237.60x = 102,827,265,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,827,265,132.48/437,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,174.80

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