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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,905.08, 402,828.82 and 157,769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,905.08, 402,828.82 and 157,769.08 is: 217,721.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,905.08 : 402,828.82 = 157,769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,905.08/402,828.82 = 157,769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,905.08x = 402,828.82 × 157,769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,905.08x = 63,553,930,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,553,930,927.39/291,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,721.22

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