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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,197.92, 663,133.68 and 157,812.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,197.92, 663,133.68 and 157,812.38 is: 236,660.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,197.92 : 663,133.68 = 157,812.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,197.92/663,133.68 = 157,812.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,197.92x = 663,133.68 × 157,812.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,197.92x = 104,650,704,298.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,650,704,298.96/442,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,660.33

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