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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,622.78, 402,439.44 and 157,486.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,622.78, 402,439.44 and 157,486.78 is: 217,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,622.78 : 402,439.44 = 157,486.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,622.78/402,439.44 = 157,486.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,622.78x = 402,439.44 × 157,486.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,622.78x = 63,378,892,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,378,892,644.23/291,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,331.76

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