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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,929.14, 402,861.99 and 157,793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,929.14, 402,861.99 and 157,793.14 is: 217,754.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,929.14 : 402,861.99 = 157,793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,929.14/402,861.99 = 157,793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,929.14x = 402,861.99 × 157,793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,929.14x = 63,568,858,388.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,568,858,388.75/291,929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,754.41

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