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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,967.13, 402,913.55 and 157,831.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,967.13, 402,913.55 and 157,831.13 is: 217,806.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,967.13 : 402,913.55 = 157,831.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,967.13/402,913.55 = 157,831.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,967.13x = 402,913.55 × 157,831.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,967.13x = 63,592,300,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,592,300,099.66/291,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,806.37

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