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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,026.28, 591,278.46 and 157,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,026.28, 591,278.46 and 157,349.14 is: 236,119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,026.28 : 591,278.46 = 157,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,026.28/591,278.46 = 157,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,026.28x = 591,278.46 × 157,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,026.28x = 93,037,157,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,037,157,181.52/394,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,119.17

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