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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,905.37, 402,829.22 and 157,769.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,905.37, 402,829.22 and 157,769.37 is: 217,721.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,905.37 : 402,829.22 = 157,769.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,905.37/402,829.22 = 157,769.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,905.37x = 402,829.22 × 157,769.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,905.37x = 63,554,112,651.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,554,112,651.41/291,905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,721.63

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