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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,228.55, 876,387.14 and 157,758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,228.55, 876,387.14 and 157,758.16 is: 236,649.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,228.55 : 876,387.14 = 157,758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,228.55/876,387.14 = 157,758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,228.55x = 876,387.14 × 157,758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,228.55x = 138,257,222,654.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,257,222,654.06/584,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,649.21

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