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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,680.52, 402,519.12 and 157,544.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,680.52, 402,519.12 and 157,544.52 is: 217,411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,680.52 : 402,519.12 = 157,544.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,680.52/402,519.12 = 157,544.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,680.52x = 402,519.12 × 157,544.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,680.52x = 63,414,681,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,414,681,551.22/291,680.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,411.44

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