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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,140.56, 687,042.36 and 158,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,140.56, 687,042.36 and 158,544.24 is: 237,758.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,140.56 : 687,042.36 = 158,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,140.56/687,042.36 = 158,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,140.56x = 687,042.36 × 158,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,140.56x = 108,926,608,814.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,926,608,814.01/458,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,758.06

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