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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,249.07, 687,209.58 and 158,649.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,249.07, 687,209.58 and 158,649.21 is: 237,917.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,249.07 : 687,209.58 = 158,649.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,249.07/687,209.58 = 158,649.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,249.07x = 687,209.58 × 158,649.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,249.07x = 109,025,252,742.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,025,252,742.14/458,249.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,917.02

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