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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,954.26, 610,431.40 and 157,636.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,954.26, 610,431.40 and 157,636.26 is: 236,454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,954.26 : 610,431.40 = 157,636.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,954.26/610,431.40 = 157,636.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,954.26x = 610,431.40 × 157,636.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,954.26x = 96,226,122,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,226,122,882.56/406,954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,454.39

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