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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,927.22, 656,599.14 and 157,408.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,927.22, 656,599.14 and 157,408.02 is: 236,007.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,927.22 : 656,599.14 = 157,408.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,927.22/656,599.14 = 157,408.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,927.22x = 656,599.14 × 157,408.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,927.22x = 103,353,970,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,353,970,561.10/437,927.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,007.19

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