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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,353.26, 865,927.83 and 156,661.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,353.26, 865,927.83 and 156,661.94 is: 234,965.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,353.26 : 865,927.83 = 156,661.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,353.26/865,927.83 = 156,661.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,353.26x = 865,927.83 × 156,661.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,353.26x = 135,657,933,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,657,933,747.79/577,353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,965.22

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