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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,901.89, 402,824.43 and 157,765.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,901.89, 402,824.43 and 157,765.89 is: 217,716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,901.89 : 402,824.43 = 157,765.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,901.89/402,824.43 = 157,765.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,901.89x = 402,824.43 × 157,765.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,901.89x = 63,551,954,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,551,954,712.69/291,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,716.83

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