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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,722.16, 663,852.66 and 158,303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,722.16, 663,852.66 and 158,303.08 is: 237,372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,722.16 : 663,852.66 = 158,303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,722.16/663,852.66 = 158,303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,722.16x = 663,852.66 × 158,303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,722.16x = 105,089,920,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,089,920,744.19/442,722.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,372.17

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