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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,522.32, 663,646.05 and 158,173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,522.32, 663,646.05 and 158,173.44 is: 237,211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,522.32 : 663,646.05 = 158,173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,522.32/663,646.05 = 158,173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,522.32x = 663,646.05 × 158,173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,522.32x = 104,971,178,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,971,178,670.91/442,522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,211.04

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