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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656,692.78, 985,039.44 and 158,056.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656,692.78, 985,039.44 and 158,056.78 is: 237,085.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656,692.78 : 985,039.44 = 158,056.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656,692.78/985,039.44 = 158,056.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656,692.78x = 985,039.44 × 158,056.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656,692.78x = 155,692,162,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,692,162,059.40/656,692.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,085.23

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