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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,932.22, 656,606.64 and 157,413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,932.22, 656,606.64 and 157,413.02 is: 236,014.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,932.22 : 656,606.64 = 157,413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,932.22/656,606.64 = 157,413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,932.22x = 656,606.64 × 157,413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,932.22x = 103,358,434,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,358,434,154.45/437,932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,014.68

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