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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,991.73, 687,049.98 and 158,391.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,991.73, 687,049.98 and 158,391.90 is: 237,609.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,991.73 : 687,049.98 = 158,391.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,991.73/687,049.98 = 158,391.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,991.73x = 687,049.98 × 158,391.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,991.73x = 108,823,151,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,823,151,727.16/457,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,609.43

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