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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,665.03, 686,466.75 and 158,149.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,665.03, 686,466.75 and 158,149.71 is: 237,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,665.03 : 686,466.75 = 158,149.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,665.03/686,466.75 = 158,149.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,665.03x = 686,466.75 × 158,149.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,665.03x = 108,564,517,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,564,517,437.14/457,665.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,213.92

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