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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,161.62, 687,077.76 and 158,560.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,161.62, 687,077.76 and 158,560.86 is: 237,784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,161.62 : 687,077.76 = 158,560.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,161.62/687,077.76 = 158,560.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,161.62x = 687,077.76 × 158,560.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,161.62x = 108,943,640,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,943,640,512.47/458,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,784.30

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