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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,676.20, 693,844.31 and 158,984.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,676.20, 693,844.31 and 158,984.23 is: 238,417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,676.20 : 693,844.31 = 158,984.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,676.20/693,844.31 = 158,984.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,676.20x = 693,844.31 × 158,984.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,676.20x = 110,310,303,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,310,303,365.23/462,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,417.93

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