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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,463.24, 866,238.60 and 156,771.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,463.24, 866,238.60 and 156,771.92 is: 235,169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,463.24 : 866,238.60 = 156,771.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,463.24/866,238.60 = 156,771.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,463.24x = 866,238.60 × 156,771.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,463.24x = 135,801,888,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,801,888,500.11/577,463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,169.75

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