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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,437.07, 657,253.13 and 157,886.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,437.07, 657,253.13 and 157,886.19 is: 236,684.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,437.07 : 657,253.13 = 157,886.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,437.07/657,253.13 = 157,886.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,437.07x = 657,253.13 × 157,886.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,437.07x = 103,771,191,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,771,191,771.84/438,437.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,684.35

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