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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,196.01, 663,328.64 and 157,947.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,196.01, 663,328.64 and 157,947.98 is: 236,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,196.01 : 663,328.64 = 157,947.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,196.01/663,328.64 = 157,947.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,196.01x = 663,328.64 × 157,947.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,196.01x = 104,771,415,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,771,415,842.37/442,196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,934.33

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