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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,224.40, 867,336.60 and 157,499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,224.40, 867,336.60 and 157,499.60 is: 236,249.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,224.40 : 867,336.60 = 157,499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,224.40/867,336.60 = 157,499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,224.40x = 867,336.60 × 157,499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,224.40x = 136,605,167,565.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,605,167,565.36/578,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,249.40

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