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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,990.66, 664,495.41 and 158,699.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,990.66, 664,495.41 and 158,699.71 is: 238,052.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,990.66 : 664,495.41 = 158,699.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,990.66/664,495.41 = 158,699.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,990.66x = 664,495.41 × 158,699.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,990.66x = 105,455,228,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,455,228,863.33/442,990.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,052.94

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