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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,262.10, 656,008.35 and 156,750.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,262.10, 656,008.35 and 156,750.10 is: 235,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,262.10 : 656,008.35 = 156,750.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,262.10/656,008.35 = 156,750.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,262.10x = 656,008.35 × 156,750.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,262.10x = 102,829,374,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,829,374,463.34/437,262.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,166.45

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