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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,286.60, 656,045.10 and 156,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,286.60, 656,045.10 and 156,774.60 is: 235,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,286.60 : 656,045.10 = 156,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,286.60/656,045.10 = 156,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,286.60x = 656,045.10 × 156,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,286.60x = 102,851,208,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,851,208,134.46/437,286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,203.20

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