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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,925.75, 610,388.63 and 157,607.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,925.75, 610,388.63 and 157,607.75 is: 236,411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,925.75 : 610,388.63 = 157,607.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,925.75/610,388.63 = 157,607.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,925.75x = 610,388.63 × 157,607.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,925.75x = 96,201,978,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,201,978,599.88/406,925.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,411.63

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