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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,593.08, 655,995.69 and 157,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,593.08, 655,995.69 and 157,044.72 is: 235,425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,593.08 : 655,995.69 = 157,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,593.08/655,995.69 = 157,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,593.08x = 655,995.69 × 157,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,593.08x = 103,020,659,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,020,659,457.26/437,593.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,425.71

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