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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,801.92, 734,651.04 and 157,352

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,801.92, 734,651.04 and 157,352 is: 236,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,801.92 : 734,651.04 = 157,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,801.92/734,651.04 = 157,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,801.92x = 734,651.04 × 157,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,801.92x = 115,598,810,446.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,598,810,446.08/489,801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,011.35

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