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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,285.66, 687,264.46 and 158,685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,285.66, 687,264.46 and 158,685.80 is: 237,971.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,285.66 : 687,264.46 = 158,685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,285.66/687,264.46 = 158,685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,285.66x = 687,264.46 × 158,685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,285.66x = 109,059,110,646.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,059,110,646.67/458,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,971.90

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