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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,050.56, 436,153.44 and 157,817.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,050.56, 436,153.44 and 157,817.92 is: 236,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,050.56 : 436,153.44 = 157,817.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,050.56/436,153.44 = 157,817.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,050.56x = 436,153.44 × 157,817.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,050.56x = 68,832,828,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,832,828,701.64/291,050.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,497.84

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