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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,906.76, 402,832.04 and 157,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,906.76, 402,832.04 and 157,770.76 is: 217,724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,906.76 : 402,832.04 = 157,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,906.76/402,832.04 = 157,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,906.76x = 402,832.04 × 157,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,906.76x = 63,555,117,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,555,117,103.15/291,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,724.03

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