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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,584.22, 686,376.33 and 158,072.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,584.22, 686,376.33 and 158,072.14 is: 237,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,584.22 : 686,376.33 = 158,072.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,584.22/686,376.33 = 158,072.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,584.22x = 686,376.33 × 158,072.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,584.22x = 108,496,975,328.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,496,975,328.45/457,584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,108.21

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