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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,622.66, 402,439.27 and 157,486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,622.66, 402,439.27 and 157,486.66 is: 217,331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,622.66 : 402,439.27 = 157,486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,622.66/402,439.27 = 157,486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,622.66x = 402,439.27 × 157,486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,622.66x = 63,378,814,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378,814,691.61/291,622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,331.59

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