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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,144.99, 687,052.81 and 158,544.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,144.99, 687,052.81 and 158,544.21 is: 237,759.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,144.99 : 687,052.81 = 158,544.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,144.99/687,052.81 = 158,544.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,144.99x = 687,052.81 × 158,544.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,144.99x = 108,928,244,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,928,244,989.73/458,144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,759.33

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