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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,911.22, 656,575.23 and 157,392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,911.22, 656,575.23 and 157,392.02 is: 235,983.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,911.22 : 656,575.23 = 157,392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,911.22/656,575.23 = 157,392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,911.22x = 656,575.23 × 157,392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,911.22x = 103,339,701,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,339,701,731.67/437,911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,983.22

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