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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,050.40, 867,075.60 and 157,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,050.40, 867,075.60 and 157,325.60 is: 235,988.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,050.40 : 867,075.60 = 157,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,050.40/867,075.60 = 157,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,050.40x = 867,075.60 × 157,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,050.40x = 136,413,189,015.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,413,189,015.36/578,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,988.40

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