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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,229.31, 661,625.35 and 156,877.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,229.31, 661,625.35 and 156,877.25 is: 235,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,229.31 : 661,625.35 = 156,877.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,229.31/661,625.35 = 156,877.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,229.31x = 661,625.35 × 156,877.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,229.31x = 103,793,965,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,793,965,438.29/441,229.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,238.15

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