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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,711.24, 402,561.51 and 157,575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,711.24, 402,561.51 and 157,575.24 is: 217,453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,711.24 : 402,561.51 = 157,575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,711.24/402,561.51 = 157,575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,711.24x = 402,561.51 × 157,575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,711.24x = 63,433,726,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,433,726,553.01/291,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,453.83

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