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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,151.62, 865,727.43 and 156,427.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,151.62, 865,727.43 and 156,427.49 is: 234,641.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,151.62 : 865,727.43 = 156,427.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,151.62/865,727.43 = 156,427.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,151.62x = 865,727.43 × 156,427.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,151.62x = 135,423,568,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,423,568,899.05/577,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,641.24

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