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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,890.84, 402,809.19 and 157,754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,890.84, 402,809.19 and 157,754.84 is: 217,701.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,890.84 : 402,809.19 = 157,754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,890.84/402,809.19 = 157,754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,890.84x = 402,809.19 × 157,754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,890.84x = 63,545,099,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,545,099,318.98/291,890.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,701.59

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