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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,986.85, 664,489.69 and 158,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,986.85, 664,489.69 and 158,695.88 is: 238,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,986.85 : 664,489.69 = 158,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,986.85/664,489.69 = 158,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,986.85x = 664,489.69 × 158,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,986.85x = 105,451,777,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,451,777,369.96/442,986.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,047.20

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