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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,614.44, 435,109.62 and 157,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,614.44, 435,109.62 and 157,016.02 is: 235,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,614.44 : 435,109.62 = 157,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,614.44/435,109.62 = 157,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,614.44x = 435,109.62 × 157,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,614.44x = 68,319,180,796.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,319,180,796.11/290,614.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,085.29

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