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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,828.46, 656,859.69 and 157,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,828.46, 656,859.69 and 157,348.14 is: 236,064.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,828.46 : 656,859.69 = 157,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,828.46/656,859.69 = 157,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,828.46x = 656,859.69 × 157,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,828.46x = 103,355,650,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,355,650,462.48/437,828.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,064.26

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