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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,946.20, 664,289.70 and 158,603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,946.20, 664,289.70 and 158,603.80 is: 237,859.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,946.20 : 664,289.70 = 158,603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,946.20/664,289.70 = 158,603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,946.20x = 664,289.70 × 158,603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,946.20x = 105,358,870,720.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,358,870,720.86/442,946.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,859.29

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