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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,833.46, 656,867.19 and 157,353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,833.46, 656,867.19 and 157,353.14 is: 236,071.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,833.46 : 656,867.19 = 157,353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,833.46/656,867.19 = 157,353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,833.46x = 656,867.19 × 157,353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,833.46x = 103,360,114,909.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,360,114,909.48/437,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,071.76

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