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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,989.66, 664,493.91 and 158,698.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,989.66, 664,493.91 and 158,698.71 is: 238,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,989.66 : 664,493.91 = 158,698.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,989.66/664,493.91 = 158,698.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,989.66x = 664,493.91 × 158,698.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,989.66x = 105,454,326,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,454,326,319.86/442,989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,051.44

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