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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,624.78, 402,442.21 and 157,488.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,624.78, 402,442.21 and 157,488.78 is: 217,334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,624.78 : 402,442.21 = 157,488.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,624.78/402,442.21 = 157,488.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,624.78x = 402,442.21 × 157,488.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,624.78x = 63,380,132,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,380,132,673.40/291,624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,334.52

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