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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,927.75, 610,391.63 and 157,609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,927.75, 610,391.63 and 157,609.75 is: 236,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,927.75 : 610,391.63 = 157,609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,927.75/610,391.63 = 157,609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,927.75x = 610,391.63 × 157,609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,927.75x = 96,203,672,206.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,203,672,206.39/406,927.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,414.63

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