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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,772.55, 437,290.67 and 156,501.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,772.55, 437,290.67 and 156,501.13 is: 234,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,772.55 : 437,290.67 = 156,501.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,772.55/437,290.67 = 156,501.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,772.55x = 437,290.67 × 156,501.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,772.55x = 68,436,483,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,436,483,993.46/291,772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,554.23

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