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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,934.22, 656,609.64 and 157,415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,934.22, 656,609.64 and 157,415.02 is: 236,017.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,934.22 : 656,609.64 = 157,415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,934.22/656,609.64 = 157,415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,934.22x = 656,609.64 × 157,415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,934.22x = 103,360,219,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,360,219,612.79/437,934.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,017.68

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