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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,761.04, 402,630.30 and 157,625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,761.04, 402,630.30 and 157,625.04 is: 217,522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,761.04 : 402,630.30 = 157,625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,761.04/402,630.30 = 157,625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,761.04x = 402,630.30 × 157,625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,761.04x = 63,464,617,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,464,617,142.71/291,761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,522.59

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