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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,908.59, 664,373.16 and 158,618.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,908.59, 664,373.16 and 158,618.66 is: 237,931.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,908.59 : 664,373.16 = 158,618.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,908.59/664,373.16 = 158,618.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,908.59x = 664,373.16 × 158,618.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,908.59x = 105,381,977,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,381,977,057.30/442,908.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,931.66

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