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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,979.35, 664,478.44 and 158,688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,979.35, 664,478.44 and 158,688.38 is: 238,035.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,979.35 : 664,478.44 = 158,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,979.35/664,478.44 = 158,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,979.35x = 664,478.44 × 158,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,979.35x = 105,445,008,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,445,008,453.00/442,979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,035.95

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