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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490,211.50, 735,317.26 and 157,787.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490,211.50, 735,317.26 and 157,787.50 is: 236,681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490,211.50 : 735,317.26 = 157,787.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490,211.50/735,317.26 = 157,787.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490,211.50x = 735,317.26 × 157,787.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490,211.50x = 116,023,872,162.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,023,872,162.25/490,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,681.25

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