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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,675.69, 402,512.72 and 157,539.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,675.69, 402,512.72 and 157,539.69 is: 217,404.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,675.69 : 402,512.72 = 157,539.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,675.69/402,512.72 = 157,539.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,675.69x = 402,512.72 × 157,539.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,675.69x = 63,411,728,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411,728,123.58/291,675.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,404.92

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