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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,244.60, 655,866.90 and 156,790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,244.60, 655,866.90 and 156,790.20 is: 235,185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,244.60 : 655,866.90 = 156,790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,244.60/655,866.90 = 156,790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,244.60x = 655,866.90 × 156,790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,244.60x = 102,833,502,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,833,502,424.38/437,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,185.30

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