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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,517.92, 656,309.04 and 157,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,517.92, 656,309.04 and 157,037.60 is: 235,567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,517.92 : 656,309.04 = 157,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,517.92/656,309.04 = 157,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,517.92x = 656,309.04 × 157,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,517.92x = 103,065,196,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,065,196,499.90/437,517.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,567.94

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