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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,232.58, 664,727.77 and 158,870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,232.58, 664,727.77 and 158,870.12 is: 238,261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,232.58 : 664,727.77 = 158,870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,232.58/664,727.77 = 158,870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,232.58x = 664,727.77 × 158,870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,232.58x = 105,605,380,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,605,380,587.23/443,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,261.77

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