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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,980.35, 436,171.18 and 157,578.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,980.35, 436,171.18 and 157,578.82 is: 236,206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,980.35 : 436,171.18 = 157,578.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,980.35/436,171.18 = 157,578.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,980.35x = 436,171.18 × 157,578.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,980.35x = 68,731,338,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,731,338,673.49/290,980.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,206.12

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