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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,036.78, 867,038.90 and 157,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,036.78, 867,038.90 and 157,316.30 is: 235,970.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,036.78 : 867,038.90 = 157,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,036.78/867,038.90 = 157,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,036.78x = 867,038.90 × 157,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,036.78x = 136,399,351,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,399,351,704.07/578,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,970.02

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