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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,068.40, 867,102.60 and 157,343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,068.40, 867,102.60 and 157,343.60 is: 236,015.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,068.40 : 867,102.60 = 157,343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,068.40/867,102.60 = 157,343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,068.40x = 867,102.60 × 157,343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,068.40x = 136,433,044,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,433,044,653.36/578,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,015.40

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