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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,177.08, 663,405.81 and 157,861.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,177.08, 663,405.81 and 157,861.53 is: 236,842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,177.08 : 663,405.81 = 157,861.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,177.08/663,405.81 = 157,861.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,177.08x = 663,405.81 × 157,861.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,177.08x = 104,726,256,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,726,256,177.49/442,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,842.34

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