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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,952.54, 435,616.17 and 157,354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,952.54, 435,616.17 and 157,354.14 is: 235,591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,952.54 : 435,616.17 = 157,354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,952.54/435,616.17 = 157,354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,952.54x = 435,616.17 × 157,354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,952.54x = 68,546,007,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,546,007,800.44/290,952.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,591.71

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