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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,664.16, 866,514 and 156,948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,664.16, 866,514 and 156,948.96 is: 235,428.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,664.16 : 866,514 = 156,948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,664.16/866,514 = 156,948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,664.16x = 866,514 × 156,948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,664.16x = 135,998,471,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,998,471,125.44/577,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,428.27

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