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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,538.60, 656,307.90 and 157,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,538.60, 656,307.90 and 157,019.40 is: 235,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,538.60 : 656,307.90 = 157,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,538.60/656,307.90 = 157,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,538.60x = 656,307.90 × 157,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,538.60x = 103,053,072,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,053,072,673.26/437,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,529.10

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