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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,741.44, 686,443.68 and 158,145.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,741.44, 686,443.68 and 158,145.12 is: 237,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,741.44 : 686,443.68 = 158,145.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,741.44/686,443.68 = 158,145.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,741.44x = 686,443.68 × 158,145.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,741.44x = 108,557,718,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,557,718,146.84/457,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,159.47

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