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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,705.02, 402,552.36 and 157,569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,705.02, 402,552.36 and 157,569.02 is: 217,444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,705.02 : 402,552.36 = 157,569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,705.02/402,552.36 = 157,569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,705.02x = 402,552.36 × 157,569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,705.02x = 63,429,780,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,429,780,863.89/291,705.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,444.94

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