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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,555.74, 699,865.11 and 158,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,555.74, 699,865.11 and 158,682.36 is: 238,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,555.74 : 699,865.11 = 158,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,555.74/699,865.11 = 158,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,555.74x = 699,865.11 × 158,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,555.74x = 111,056,247,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,056,247,336.46/466,555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,034.25

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