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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,890.20, 664,205.70 and 158,547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,890.20, 664,205.70 and 158,547.80 is: 237,775.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,890.20 : 664,205.70 = 158,547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,890.20/664,205.70 = 158,547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,890.20x = 664,205.70 × 158,547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,890.20x = 105,308,352,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,308,352,482.46/442,890.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,775.31

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