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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,155.62, 865,733.42 and 156,431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,155.62, 865,733.42 and 156,431.50 is: 234,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,155.62 : 865,733.42 = 156,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,155.62/865,733.42 = 156,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,155.62x = 865,733.42 × 156,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,155.62x = 135,427,977,490.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,427,977,490.73/577,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,647.25

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