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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,464.23, 866,196.34 and 156,740.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,464.23, 866,196.34 and 156,740.10 is: 235,110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,464.23 : 866,196.34 = 156,740.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,464.23/866,196.34 = 156,740.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,464.23x = 866,196.34 × 156,740.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,464.23x = 135,767,700,559.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,767,700,559.38/577,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,110.15

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