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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,150.02, 663,365.23 and 157,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,150.02, 663,365.23 and 157,834.48 is: 236,801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,150.02 : 663,365.23 = 157,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,150.02/663,365.23 = 157,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,150.02x = 663,365.23 × 157,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,150.02x = 104,701,905,451.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,701,905,451.43/442,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,801.76

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