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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,163.60, 657,245.40 and 157,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,163.60, 657,245.40 and 157,644.40 is: 236,466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,163.60 : 657,245.40 = 157,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,163.60/657,245.40 = 157,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,163.60x = 657,245.40 × 157,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,163.60x = 103,611,056,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,611,056,735.76/438,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,466.60

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