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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,751.92, 734,576.04 and 157,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,751.92, 734,576.04 and 157,302 is: 235,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,751.92 : 734,576.04 = 157,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,751.92/734,576.04 = 157,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,751.92x = 734,576.04 × 157,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,751.92x = 115,550,280,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,550,280,244.08/489,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,936.35

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