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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,583.22, 686,374.83 and 158,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,583.22, 686,374.83 and 158,071.14 is: 237,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,583.22 : 686,374.83 = 158,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,583.22/686,374.83 = 158,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,583.22x = 686,374.83 × 158,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,583.22x = 108,496,051,845.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,496,051,845.41/457,583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,106.71

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