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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,934.60, 656,901.90 and 157,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,934.60, 656,901.90 and 157,480.20 is: 236,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,934.60 : 656,901.90 = 157,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,934.60/656,901.90 = 157,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,934.60x = 656,901.90 × 157,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,934.60x = 103,449,042,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,449,042,592.38/437,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,220.30

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