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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,283.88, 615,005.34 and 157,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,283.88, 615,005.34 and 157,496.20 is: 236,082.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,283.88 : 615,005.34 = 157,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,283.88/615,005.34 = 157,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,283.88x = 615,005.34 × 157,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,283.88x = 96,861,004,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,861,004,029.71/410,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,082.89

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