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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,693.16, 402,536.74 and 157,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,693.16, 402,536.74 and 157,557.16 is: 217,428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,693.16 : 402,536.74 = 157,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,693.16/402,536.74 = 157,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,693.16x = 402,536.74 × 157,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,693.16x = 63,422,545,550.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,422,545,550.06/291,693.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,428.98

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