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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,835.84, 664,264.02 and 158,545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,835.84, 664,264.02 and 158,545.82 is: 237,822.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,835.84 : 664,264.02 = 158,545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,835.84/664,264.02 = 158,545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,835.84x = 664,264.02 × 158,545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,835.84x = 105,316,283,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,316,283,747.40/442,835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,822.40

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