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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,438.07, 657,254.62 and 157,887.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,438.07, 657,254.62 and 157,887.19 is: 236,685.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,438.07 : 657,254.62 = 157,887.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,438.07/657,254.62 = 157,887.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,438.07x = 657,254.62 × 157,887.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,438.07x = 103,772,085,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,772,085,066.32/438,438.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,685.84

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