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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,822.26, 610,233.42 and 157,504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,822.26, 610,233.42 and 157,504.26 is: 236,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,822.26 : 610,233.42 = 157,504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,822.26/610,233.42 = 157,504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,822.26x = 610,233.42 × 157,504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,822.26x = 96,114,363,244.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,114,363,244.37/406,822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,256.40

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