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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,630.52, 402,450.08 and 157,494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,630.52, 402,450.08 and 157,494.52 is: 217,342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,630.52 : 402,450.08 = 157,494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,630.52/402,450.08 = 157,494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,630.52x = 402,450.08 × 157,494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,630.52x = 63,383,682,173.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,383,682,173.56/291,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,342.42

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