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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,005.70, 445,508.55 and 157,037.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,005.70, 445,508.55 and 157,037.70 is: 235,556.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,005.70 : 445,508.55 = 157,037.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,005.70/445,508.55 = 157,037.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,005.70x = 445,508.55 × 157,037.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,005.70x = 69,961,638,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,961,638,022.34/297,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,556.55

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