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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,829.26, 610,243.92 and 157,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,829.26, 610,243.92 and 157,511.26 is: 236,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,829.26 : 610,243.92 = 157,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,829.26/610,243.92 = 157,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,829.26x = 610,243.92 × 157,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,829.26x = 96,120,288,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,120,288,746.54/406,829.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,266.90

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