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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,186.76, 687,115.44 and 158,586.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,186.76, 687,115.44 and 158,586.12 is: 237,822.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,186.76 : 687,115.44 = 158,586.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,186.76/687,115.44 = 158,586.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,186.76x = 687,115.44 × 158,586.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,186.76x = 108,966,971,621.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,966,971,621.69/458,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,822.17

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