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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,960.76, 866,853.66 and 157,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,960.76, 866,853.66 and 157,269.44 is: 235,880.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,960.76 : 866,853.66 = 157,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,960.76/866,853.66 = 157,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,960.76x = 866,853.66 × 157,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,960.76x = 136,329,589,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,329,589,670.15/577,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,880.36

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