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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,354.20, 656,031.30 and 156,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,354.20, 656,031.30 and 156,770.20 is: 235,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,354.20 : 656,031.30 = 156,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,354.20/656,031.30 = 156,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,354.20x = 656,031.30 × 156,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,354.20x = 102,846,158,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,846,158,107.26/437,354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,155.30

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