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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,644.19, 402,469.02 and 157,508.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,644.19, 402,469.02 and 157,508.19 is: 217,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,644.19 : 402,469.02 = 157,508.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,644.19/402,469.02 = 157,508.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,644.19x = 402,469.02 × 157,508.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,644.19x = 63,392,166,871.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,392,166,871.27/291,644.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,361.32

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