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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,362.20, 656,043.30 and 156,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,362.20, 656,043.30 and 156,778.20 is: 235,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,362.20 : 656,043.30 = 156,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,362.20/656,043.30 = 156,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,362.20x = 656,043.30 × 156,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,362.20x = 102,853,287,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,853,287,696.06/437,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,167.30

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