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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,626.74, 402,444.92 and 157,490.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,626.74, 402,444.92 and 157,490.74 is: 217,337.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,626.74 : 402,444.92 = 157,490.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,626.74/402,444.92 = 157,490.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,626.74x = 402,444.92 × 157,490.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,626.74x = 63,381,349,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,381,349,156.82/291,626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,337.23

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