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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,846.80, 402,747.72 and 157,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,846.80, 402,747.72 and 157,710.80 is: 217,640.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,846.80 : 402,747.72 = 157,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,846.80/402,747.72 = 157,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,846.80x = 402,747.72 × 157,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,846.80x = 63,517,665,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,517,665,119.38/291,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,640.44

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