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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,622.16, 402,438.58 and 157,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,622.16, 402,438.58 and 157,486.16 is: 217,330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,622.16 : 402,438.58 = 157,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,622.16/402,438.58 = 157,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,622.16x = 402,438.58 × 157,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,622.16x = 63,378,503,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378,503,800.43/291,622.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,330.89

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