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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,836.84, 664,265.52 and 158,546.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,836.84, 664,265.52 and 158,546.82 is: 237,823.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,836.84 : 664,265.52 = 158,546.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,836.84/664,265.52 = 158,546.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,836.84x = 664,265.52 × 158,546.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,836.84x = 105,317,185,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,317,185,831.65/442,836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,823.90

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