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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,676.01, 402,512.90 and 157,540.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,676.01, 402,512.90 and 157,540.01 is: 217,405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,676.01 : 402,512.90 = 157,540.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,676.01/402,512.90 = 157,540.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,676.01x = 402,512.90 × 157,540.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,676.01x = 63,411,883,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,411,883,490.86/291,676.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,405.21

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