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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,763, 402,632.96 and 157,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,763, 402,632.96 and 157,627 is: 217,525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,763 : 402,632.96 = 157,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,763/402,632.96 = 157,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,763x = 402,632.96 × 157,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,763x = 63,465,825,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,465,825,585.92/291,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,525.27

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