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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,524.07, 686,377.83 and 158,015.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,524.07, 686,377.83 and 158,015.63 is: 237,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,524.07 : 686,377.83 = 158,015.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,524.07/686,377.83 = 158,015.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,524.07x = 686,377.83 × 158,015.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,524.07x = 108,458,425,225.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,458,425,225.48/457,524.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,055.12

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