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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,930.72, 656,604.39 and 157,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,930.72, 656,604.39 and 157,411.52 is: 236,012.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,930.72 : 656,604.39 = 157,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,930.72/656,604.39 = 157,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,930.72x = 656,604.39 × 157,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,930.72x = 103,357,095,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,357,095,068.57/437,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,012.43

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