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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,169.38, 663,394.25 and 157,853.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,169.38, 663,394.25 and 157,853.81 is: 236,830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,169.38 : 663,394.25 = 157,853.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,169.38/663,394.25 = 157,853.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,169.38x = 663,394.25 × 157,853.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,169.38x = 104,719,311,947.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,719,311,947.71/442,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,830.76

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