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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,618.10, 656,427.15 and 157,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,618.10, 656,427.15 and 157,163.70 is: 235,745.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,618.10 : 656,427.15 = 157,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,618.10/656,427.15 = 157,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,618.10x = 656,427.15 × 157,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,618.10x = 103,166,519,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,166,519,674.46/437,618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,745.55

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