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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,577.91, 686,381.31 and 158,075.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,577.91, 686,381.31 and 158,075.55 is: 237,118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,577.91 : 686,381.31 = 158,075.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,577.91/686,381.31 = 158,075.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,577.91x = 686,381.31 × 158,075.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,577.91x = 108,500,103,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,500,103,087.97/457,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,118.32

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