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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,946.24, 656,627.62 and 157,427.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,946.24, 656,627.62 and 157,427.04 is: 236,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,946.24 : 656,627.62 = 157,427.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,946.24/656,627.62 = 157,427.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,946.24x = 656,627.62 × 157,427.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,946.24x = 103,370,942,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,370,942,598.85/437,946.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,035.69

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