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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,265.60, 657,657.60 and 157,746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,265.60, 657,657.60 and 157,746.40 is: 236,712.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,265.60 : 657,657.60 = 157,746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,265.60/657,657.60 = 157,746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,265.60x = 657,657.60 × 157,746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,265.60x = 103,743,118,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,743,118,832.64/438,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,712.89

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