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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,961.50, 610,442.26 and 157,643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,961.50, 610,442.26 and 157,643.50 is: 236,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,961.50 : 610,442.26 = 157,643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,961.50/610,442.26 = 157,643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,961.50x = 610,442.26 × 157,643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,961.50x = 96,232,254,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,232,254,414.31/406,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,465.25

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