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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,567.70, 590,351.55 and 156,946.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,567.70, 590,351.55 and 156,946.90 is: 235,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,567.70 : 590,351.55 = 156,946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,567.70/590,351.55 = 156,946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,567.70x = 590,351.55 × 156,946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,567.70x = 92,653,845,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,653,845,682.70/393,567.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,420.35

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